Whiting at Shell Beach · Tidefinder

Whiting at Shell Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–19:00
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight S 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light S 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow night
21:30–22:00
68Good
- 1h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh SW 16 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh SW 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
17:30–18:30
68Good
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight W 13 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light W 13 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 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday evening
17:00–17:30
68Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingFresh S 22 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh S 22 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
66Good
- 4h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingLight WSW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the ebbShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light WSW 11 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 12.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score