Passmore Edwards Bay

Clacton-on-Sea

Cod at Passmore Edwards Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:30
54Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodFresh W 14 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Fresh W 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday morning
06:00–08:30
51Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SSW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SSW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.5°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:00–09:30
49Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NNW 4 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NNW 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday morning
11:00–12:00
44Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight WSW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DaylightBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light WSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.7°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tuesday morning
10:00–11:00
42Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Daylight
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight ESE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DaylightBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ESE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score

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