Gosport tide times

Best: tonight 01:00–04:00 · Good 71

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Bembridge and Hamble tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 04:15, in 3 h 31 minNeap tides

High04:153.3 m02:54–05:35
Low08:591.4 m08:22–09:36
High16:233.3 m15:11–17:35
Low21:201.4 m20:39–22:01

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:30
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 6–10 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.2°C

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting, Bass, Flounder, Thornback ray (nearby)Light SSW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Petrol Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
79Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mullet, Flounder, Thornback ray (nearby)Light W 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Petrol Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light W 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
76Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Whiting, Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mulletLight ESE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Petrol Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light ESE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Fri 23 Oct
07:30–09:00
76Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
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Bass, Whiting, FlounderLight S 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light S 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Wednesday morning
07:30–09:00
74Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass, Thin-lipped mullet, Whiting, Thornback ray (nearby)Light SSE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Petrol Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting, thornback ray, cod
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, cod, flounder
Ragworm for bass, flounder, thin-lipped mullet
Lugworm for whiting, cod, flounder
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray

Thu 22 Oct · 18:00–19:00
Good · 71
Likely: Whiting
Peak season in October · Fresh WSW 11 mph · 2h into the flood · Dusk · Neaps · Moderate (1.3 m waves) · Sea 15.5°CWhy?
- Tide: 2h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
- Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
- Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
- Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
- Wind: Fresh WSW 11 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
- Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
- Water: Sea 15.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.21°C.
How we score

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. High04:153.3 m02:54–05:35
2. Low08:591.4 m08:22–09:36
3. High16:233.3 m15:11–17:35
4. Low21:201.4 m20:39–22:01
No standout fishing times2.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
18:08
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
NNE 6–10 mph, gusts 22
Waves
Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.2°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High05:153.2 m04:11–06:19
2. Low09:541.7 m09:03–10:44
3. High17:283.1 m16:25–18:32
4. Low23:181.7 m21:27–01:10
No standout fishing times1.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
18:06
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
NNE 6–11 mph, gusts 25
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.7°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High06:283.1 m05:43–07:13
2. Low12:591.8 m12:06–13:52
3. High18:483.0 m18:01–19:35
76Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
18:04
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
SE 7–14 mph, gusts 25
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.3°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low01:281.6 m00:38–02:18
2. High07:373.1 m06:51–08:23
3. Low14:031.6 m13:18–14:48
4. High20:033.0 m19:14–20:51
79Best 17:30–19:001.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
18:02
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
ESE 3–9 mph, gusts 16
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.9°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low02:201.5 m01:33–03:07
2. High08:473.3 m07:57–09:37
3. Low14:511.4 m14:07–15:35
4. High21:083.1 m20:18–21:58
74Best 07:30–09:001.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
18:00
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
WSW 3–23 mph, gusts 44
Waves
Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.7°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:031.3 m02:17–03:48
2. High09:453.5 m08:51–10:38
3. Low15:301.2 m14:47–16:12
4. High22:003.4 m21:06–22:54
79Best 07:30–09:002.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
17:58
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
SW 6–14 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.5°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low03:391.0 m02:55–04:22
2. High10:293.7 m09:32–11:27
3. Low16:020.9 m15:21–16:43
4. High22:403.6 m21:47–23:33
76Best 07:30–09:002.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
17:56
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SW 5–23 mph, gusts 56
Waves
Waves 1.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.4°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 04:15, in 3 h 31 minNeap tides

High04:153.3 m02:54–05:35

Low08:591.4 m08:22–09:36

High16:233.3 m15:11–17:35

Low21:201.4 m20:39–22:01

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Good fishing timeDark

07:30

18:08

First quarter, 39%

NNE 6–10 mph, gusts 22

Waves 0.5 m

Sea 17.2°C

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps

High04:153.3 m02:54–05:35
Low08:591.4 m08:22–09:36
High16:233.3 m15:11–17:35
Low21:201.4 m20:39–22:01

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:30
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 6–10 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.2°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High05:153.2 m04:11–06:19
Low09:541.7 m09:03–10:44
High17:283.1 m16:25–18:32
Low23:181.7 m21:27–01:10

No standout fishing times1.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 18:06
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 6–11 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.7°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High06:283.1 m05:43–07:13
Low12:591.8 m12:06–13:52
High18:483.0 m18:01–19:35

76Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:33
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SE 7–14 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:281.6 m00:38–02:18
High07:373.1 m06:51–08:23
Low14:031.6 m13:18–14:48
High20:033.0 m19:14–20:51

79Best 17:30–19:001.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:35
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ESE 3–9 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.9°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:201.5 m01:33–03:07
High08:473.3 m07:57–09:37
Low14:511.4 m14:07–15:35
High21:083.1 m20:18–21:58

74Best 07:30–09:001.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:37
Sunset: 18:00
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WSW 3–23 mph, gusts 44
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.7°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:031.3 m02:17–03:48
High09:453.5 m08:51–10:38
Low15:301.2 m14:47–16:12
High22:003.4 m21:06–22:54

79Best 07:30–09:002.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:39
Sunset: 17:58
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 6–14 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.5°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low03:391.0 m02:55–04:22
High10:293.7 m09:32–11:27
Low16:020.9 m15:21–16:43
High22:403.6 m21:47–23:33

76Best 07:30–09:002.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:40
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SW 5–23 mph, gusts 56
Waves: Waves 1.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C