Smoothhound at Sandy Mouth Beach · Tidefinder

Smoothhound at Sandy Mouth Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
07:30–10:30
43Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight NE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DawnFeed 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 NE 9 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 16.5°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
20:00–23:00
43Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight E 6 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: 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 E 6 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 16.4°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow morning
06:00–08:30
42Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
SmoothhoundFresh SSW 19 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DawnFeed 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: Fresh SSW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday morning
08:00–11:00
42Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Daylight
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight E 5 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks 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: 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 E 5 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 16.3°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday evening
20:30–23:30
41Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
SmoothhoundLight NE 5 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: 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 NE 5 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 16.2°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score