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Gynn Wall · Tidefinder

Gynn Wall

Blackpool

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Overview Forecast

Shore
Faces W
Sand
No deep water nearby

Sea wall at Gynn Square, north of Blackpool's piers. A high-water mark for flounder, dab and whiting.

Fish here

CodIn seasonNot yet confirmed
WhitingPeak nowNot yet confirmed
FlounderIn seasonNot yet confirmed

Near here, not at this mark: bass

BassExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Blackpool North Pier, 1.6 km away, not yet confirmed.

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Nearby

Blackpool North Pier

1.6 km

Blackpool Central Pier2.5 km

Blackpool South Pier4.2 km

St Anne's Pier9.4 km

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 13 min ago

Data: United Utilities (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Tide times for BlackpoolThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Not today

Best is Thursday evening

17:00–19:00

88Excellent

3h into the flood
Dusk
Neaps

Whiting, Flounder

Nothing scores well for the rest of today.

Why this time, and the rest of the week

Weather at 18:30

Cloudy, 9° (feels 6°)at 18:30

Rain 21% · Wind SSE 7 mph · Waves 0.8 m · 1006 hPa, falling

ComfortWrap upFeels like 6°: dry, but cold once you stop moving.
FishableWind off your backSSE 7 mph from behind you: calm, clear water and an easy cast.
LightDuskFading light: fish feed closer in as the sun goes.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 01:02, in 6 h 20 minNeap tides

High05:366.0 m04:44–06:28
Low12:113.0 m11:13–13:08
High18:106.3 m17:16–19:04

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Best times to fish this week

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:00–19:00
88Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, FlounderLight SSE 7 mph, offshore
Where they're caught
- 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.
  - Blackpool North Pier
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 SSE 7 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9°C.
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–19:00
82Excellent
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
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3rd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
79Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
4th best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
5th best this week
Sunday morning
07:00–08:00
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Springs
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Every good time this week, by fish

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 18:06
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Light drizzle, 10–14°, rain 22%
Wind: SE 6–19 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.0°C

1.6 km

Blackpool Central Pier2.5 km

Blackpool South Pier4.2 km

Cleveleys5.0 km

Whiting, FlounderLight SSE 12 mph, cross-shore

Where they're caught

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: 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: 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 SSE 12 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9°C.

Whiting, FlounderLight E 11 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

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: 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 E 11 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9°C.

Whiting, FlounderFresh WNW 18 mph, onshore

Where they're caught

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: Fresh WNW 18 mph, onshoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9°C.

Fresh SSW 18 mph, cross-shore

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: SpringsBigger 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 SSW 18 mph, cross-shoreStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9°C.

Clubs that fish here

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