Whiting at Biana Bay · Tidefinder

Whiting at Biana Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow night
23:00–02:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
WhitingLight SSW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h 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: SpringsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 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 16.0°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday night
23:00–02:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight SW 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part 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: Light SW 10 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 16.0°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:00–18:30
79Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight NNE 12 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 NNE 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday night
00:00–02:30
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight NNW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part 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: Light NNW 11 mphLight 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 15.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tue 20 Oct
17:00–18:30
74Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingFresh E 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h 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 E 10 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score