Cod at Traigh nam Feannag · Tidefinder

Cod at Traigh nam Feannag · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
06:00–09:00
58Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
CodLight SW 9 mph
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: Light SW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Friday evening
18:30–21:30
51Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Mid tides
CodFresh NNW 14 mph
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: 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 NNW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
19:00–22:00
51Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
CodLight ESE 3 mph
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 ESE 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Friday afternoon
12:30–15:00
50Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Daylight
- Mid tides
CodLight NW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DaylightBest 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: Light NW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday evening
20:00–22:00
47Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
CodLight SE 4 mph
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 SE 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.2°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score