Hastings tide times

Best: tonight 01:00–03:00 · Good 71

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Rye Harbour and Pevensey 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 03:18, in 2 h 43 minNeap tides

High03:185.3 m02:26–04:11
Low10:211.4 m09:16–11:26
High15:395.1 m14:44–16:34
Low22:541.5 m21:53–23:54

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:23
Sunset: 18:01
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: N 6–13 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.1°C

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby)Light ESE 3 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
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: 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 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Monday evening
17:00–19:00
75Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light E 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach, 3.7 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
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 E 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Fri 23 Oct
07:30–09:00
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light SSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
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 SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday morning
07:00–09:00
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light W 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach, 3.7 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
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 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday evening
17:00–19:00
71Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light NNW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Hastings Pier, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Hastings Pier<1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach, 3.7 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach3.7 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish 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 NNW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°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, smoothhound
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, cod, smoothhound
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, cod
Ragworm for bass

Sat 17 Oct · 17:30–18:30
Good · 69
Peak season in October · Light N 8 mph · 2h into the ebb · Dusk · Neaps · Moderate (1.0 m waves) · Sea 17.1°CWhy?
- Tide: 2h into the ebbFish 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 N 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
- Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
- Water: Sea 17.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°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. High03:185.3 m02:26–04:11
2. Low10:211.4 m09:16–11:26
3. High15:395.1 m14:44–16:34
4. Low22:541.5 m21:53–23:54
69Best 17:30–18:303.9 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
18:01
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
N 6–13 mph, gusts 28
Waves
Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.1°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High04:154.8 m03:17–05:14
2. Low11:161.6 m10:19–12:13
3. High16:504.6 m15:47–17:52
4. Low23:521.6 m22:58–00:46
71Best 17:00–19:003.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
17:59
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
NNE 5–14 mph, gusts 28
Waves
Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.5°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High05:404.5 m04:42–06:38
2. Low12:251.7 m11:32–13:17
3. High18:284.4 m17:32–19:24
75Best 17:00–19:002.7 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
17:57
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
SE 7–14 mph, gusts 25
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.4°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low01:051.7 m00:15–01:55
2. High07:174.4 m06:20–08:13
3. Low13:451.7 m12:56–14:34
4. High20:014.5 m19:05–20:56
78Best 17:00–18:302.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:28
Sunset
17:55
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
ESE 2–11 mph, gusts 17
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.3°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low02:201.7 m01:29–03:12
2. High08:364.7 m07:43–09:30
3. Low14:571.5 m14:05–15:49
4. High21:074.8 m20:15–21:58
73Best 07:00–09:003.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
17:53
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
WSW 5–28 mph, gusts 47
Waves
Waves 2.0 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.0°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:251.4 m02:30–04:21
2. High09:315.2 m08:40–10:23
3. Low15:561.3 m14:58–16:55
4. High21:545.3 m21:04–22:43
No standout fishing times4.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:51
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
WSW 9–23 mph, gusts 38
Waves
Waves 2.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.7°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low04:191.2 m03:16–05:23
2. High10:125.7 m09:23–11:02
3. Low16:461.1 m15:37–17:55
4. High22:325.7 m21:43–23:20
75Best 07:30–09:004.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:49
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SW 7–23 mph, gusts 54
Waves
Waves 2.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.6°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 03:18, in 2 h 43 minNeap tides

High03:185.3 m02:26–04:11

Low10:211.4 m09:16–11:26

High15:395.1 m14:44–16:34

Low22:541.5 m21:53–23:54

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Good fishing timeDark

07:23

18:01

First quarter, 39%

N 6–13 mph, gusts 28

Waves 1.1 m

Sea 17.1°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

High03:185.3 m02:26–04:11
Low10:211.4 m09:16–11:26
High15:395.1 m14:44–16:34
Low22:541.5 m21:53–23:54

69Best 17:30–18:303.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:23
Sunset: 18:01
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: N 6–13 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.1°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High04:154.8 m03:17–05:14
Low11:161.6 m10:19–12:13
High16:504.6 m15:47–17:52
Low23:521.6 m22:58–00:46

71Best 17:00–19:003.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:25
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 5–14 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.5°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High05:404.5 m04:42–06:38
Low12:251.7 m11:32–13:17
High18:284.4 m17:32–19:24

75Best 17:00–19:002.7 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SE 7–14 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.4°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:051.7 m00:15–01:55
High07:174.4 m06:20–08:13
Low13:451.7 m12:56–14:34
High20:014.5 m19:05–20:56

78Best 17:00–18:302.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:28
Sunset: 17:55
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ESE 2–11 mph, gusts 17
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:201.7 m01:29–03:12
High08:364.7 m07:43–09:30
Low14:571.5 m14:05–15:49
High21:074.8 m20:15–21:58

73Best 07:00–09:003.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:30
Sunset: 17:53
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WSW 5–28 mph, gusts 47
Waves: Waves 2.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:251.4 m02:30–04:21
High09:315.2 m08:40–10:23
Low15:561.3 m14:58–16:55
High21:545.3 m21:04–22:43

No standout fishing times4.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 17:51
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WSW 9–23 mph, gusts 38
Waves: Waves 2.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.7°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low04:191.2 m03:16–05:23
High10:125.7 m09:23–11:02
Low16:461.1 m15:37–17:55
High22:325.7 m21:43–23:20

75Best 07:30–09:004.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:34
Sunset: 17:49
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SW 7–23 mph, gusts 54
Waves: Waves 2.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C