Denge Beach

Lydd-on-Sea

Smoothhound at Denge Beach · Tidefinder

Shore
Deep water 1.6 km out

Beach listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

Directions

Fish here

Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Dogfish all year

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

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Rye Harbour and Dover 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 14:15, in 2 h 43 minMid tides

High02:026.3 m01:14–02:49
Low09:051.3 m07:51–10:20
High14:156.2 m13:28–15:02
Low21:291.3 m20:19–22:39

Science says

Other good times

Summer shark that hunts crabs over sand and mud; strong runs and powerful fights.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Hermit crab
Squid

Wed 21 Oct · 06:30–09:30
Poor · 43
Early or late in the season in October · Light ENE 8 mph · 5h into the flood · Dawn · Neaps · Moderate (1.1 m waves) · Sea 16.8°C

About smoothhoundNo legal minimum size hereA slim grey shark, usually 60 to 120 cm.

Tide times for Lydd-on-SeaThe week's highs and lows, 2 km away

Water quality

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No monitored overflows within 5 km · updated 8 min ago

Covers England and Scotland's water companies. Never part of our scores.

Nearby

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.

(Formerly) Seagull Fishing Tackle5.1 km away
4 The Parade, Greatstone, TN28 8NP
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Your shop? Claim it free
Romney Angling7.0 km away
59 High Street, New Romney, TN28 8AH
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Clubs that fish here

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

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.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. High02:026.3 m01:14–02:49
2. Low09:051.3 m07:51–10:20
3. High14:156.2 m13:28–15:02
4. Low21:29

Top pick this week
Tonight
00:30–03:30
46Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundLight SW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light SW 10 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 17.7°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday afternoon
15:30–18:30
45Poor
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight NNE 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light NNE 11 mphLight 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 17.3°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow afternoon
13:30–16:30
44Poor
- Around high water
- Daylight
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundLight NNW 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DaylightFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light NNW 12 mphLight 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 17.6°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow night
01:30–04:30
44Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundLight NNW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light NNW 11 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 17.5°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Monday afternoon
16:30–19:30
44Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight ENE 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light ENE 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score