Tràigh Bhalla · Tidefinder

Tràigh Bhalla · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:30
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Whiting, Thornback rayLight NNE 3 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 NNE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.571428571428571°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday morning
08:00–09:30
76Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Whiting, Thornback rayLight WNW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h 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 WNW 15 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.571428571428571°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday morning
05:00–07:30
74Good
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight W 12 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 W 12 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 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.571428571428571°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow morning
05:00–07:30
71Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh SW 18 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 SW 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.571428571428571°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday morning
08:00–09:30
69Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
WhitingFresh S 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: 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 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 18°C, best around 9.571428571428571°C.
How we score