Banca Chalbhaigh

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Cod at Banca Chalbhaigh · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
This evening
18:00–21:00
55Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SSW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Oitir an Leisgein1.7 km
  - Tràigh na Rèill8.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest 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 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.6°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:00–09:30
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight SSW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Oitir an Leisgein1.7 km
  - Tràigh na Rèill8.8 km
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 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
50Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight W 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Oitir an Leisgein1.7 km
  - Tràigh na Rèill8.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest 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 W 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tonight
00:30–03:00
49Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight S 12 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Oitir an Leisgein1.7 km
  - Tràigh na Rèill8.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 S 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Thursday evening
18:00–19:00
48Poor
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodFresh SSW 17 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Oitir an Leisgein1.7 km
  - Tràigh na Rèill8.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest 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: Fresh SSW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score

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