Tràigh nan Gilean · Tidefinder

Tràigh nan Gilean · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:30
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Bass, WhitingLight ENE 9 mph
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: 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 ENE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–21:00
74Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Whiting, BassLight SSE 10 mph
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: 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 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday morning
07:30–09:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Whiting, BassFresh S 19 mph
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: 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: Fresh S 19 mphStrong 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 13.2°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday morning
07:30–08:00
67Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
BassLight SSE 5 mph
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: 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 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (3.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
18:00–19:00
66Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh W 15 mph
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: 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 W 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (4.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score