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Kessingland Beach · Tidefinder

Kessingland Beach

Kessingland

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Overview Forecast

Shore
Faces E
Sand, shingle
No deep water nearby

Open beach south of Lowestoft. Cod and whiting in winter; sole, bass, smoothhound and rays in summer.

Fish here

BassPeak nowNot yet confirmed
SmoothhoundMay–SepNot yet confirmed
WhitingPeak nowNot yet confirmed
FlounderIn seasonNot yet confirmed
Thin-lipped mulletIn seasonNot yet confirmed

Near here, not at this mark: thornback ray, cod, dover sole

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

Nearby

Thornback rayExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Claremont Pier, 5.3 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Claremont Pier5.3 km
- Gunton Sands9.1 km
CodExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Claremont Pier, 5.3 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Claremont Pier5.3 km
Dover soleExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Gunton Sands, 9.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Gunton Sands9.1 km
- Corton Beach9.8 km

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 12 min ago

Data: Anglian Water (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Tide times for CovehitheThe week's highs and lows, 5 km away

Clubs that fish here

No club on Tidefinder fishes Kessingland Beach yet. Find a club

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

Lee's Oulton Broad Fishing Tackle6.4 km away
The Boulevard, Lowestoft, NR33 9JU
Tue–Wed, Sat 09:00–17:00 · Thu–Fri 09:00–17:30
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Gorleston Tackle Centre17.3 km away
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Today

Worth going this evening

17:00–17:30

76Good

Around high water
Dusk
Neaps

Thin-lipped mullet

Why this time, and the rest of the week

Weather at 17:00

Sunny spells, 14° (feels 12°)at 17:00

Rain 0% · Wind ESE 7, gusts 14 mph · Waves 0.8 m · 1024 hPa, falling

ComfortFine14°, dry.
FishableCalm and clearESE 7 mph, 0.8 m waves: easy fishing.
LightDuskFading light: fish feed closer in as the sun goes.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 17:25, in 2 h 38 minNeap tides

High03:122.4 m02:13–04:11
Low10:111.3 m09:18–11:04
High17:252.3 m16:32–18:17
Low22:361.7 m21:55–23:18

Best times to fish this week

Top pick this week
Sunday morning
06:30–08:00
86Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Springs
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mullet, FlounderLight SSW 11 mph, offshore
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.
  - Claremont Pier5.3 km
  - Corton Beach9.8 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: 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: Light SSW 11 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.36°C.
2nd best this week
Thursday evening
17:00–18:30
84Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–18:30
83Excellent
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
4th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:00–18:30
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
5th best this week
This evening
17:00–17:30
76Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Every good time this week, by fish

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:25
Sunset: 17:49
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Cloudy, 11–14°, rain 25%
Wind: ESE 3–11 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

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.

Claremont Pier5.3 km
Gunton Sands9.1 km
Corton Beach9.8 km

Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight SW 7 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Claremont Pier5.3 km
- Corton Beach9.8 km
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.

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 SW 7 mph, offshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.36°C.

Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight SW 11 mph, offshore

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Claremont Pier5.3 km
- Corton Beach9.8 km
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.

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 SW 11 mph, offshoreLight 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 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.36°C.

Light SSE 11 mph, cross-shore

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 SSE 11 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.36°C.

Thin-lipped mulletLight ESE 7 mph, onshore

Where they're caught

Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

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 ESE 7 mph, onshoreLight 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 15.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.36°C.