Greenbank Cove

Portreath

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the St Ives and Padstow tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 16:54, in 1 h 6 minNeap tides

Low04:120.7 m02:59–05:25
High10:282.9 m09:47–11:10
Low16:540.7 m15:49–18:00
High22:542.6 m22:12–23:36

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Science says

Other good times

Summer shark that hunts crabs over sand and mud; strong runs and powerful fights.

Suggested baits

Peeler crab
Hermit crab
Squid

Rigs

Pulley or pulley pennel
Running ledger

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Mustelus asterias and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026).

About smoothhoundNo legal minimum size hereA slim grey shark, usually 60 to 120 cm.

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Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low04:120.7 m02:59–05:25
2. High10:282.9 m09:47–11:10
3. Low16:540.7 m15:49–18:00
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:23
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 3–9 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.4 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Top pick this week
This evening
20:30–22:00
40Poor
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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SmoothhoundLight ENE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Amy's Cove2.7 km
  - Portreath Beach2.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DarkFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Light ENE 5 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 15.9°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
17:00–19:00
40Poor
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Mid tides
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SmoothhoundFresh W 13 mph
Where they're caught
- SmoothhoundExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Amy's Cove2.7 km
  - Portreath Beach2.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbPacks move in on the second half of the flood and feed over high water.
Light: DuskFeed through the day, often best into dusk.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides tend to bring them close in.
Season: Early or late in the season in OctoberMay to September, peaking in early summer.
Wind: Fresh W 13 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 12 and 20°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified)

22:54

2.6 m

22:12–23:36

40Best 20:30–22:002.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:23
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 3–9 mph, gusts 19
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.4 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low05:270.8 m04:27–06:28
High11:322.6 m10:46–12:19
Low18:130.7 m17:18–19:09

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 18:21
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: S 3–6 mph, gusts 12
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Swell: Swell 0.5 m, 12 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 1.3 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.8°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High00:182.4 m23:21–01:14
Low06:550.8 m05:58–07:51
High13:152.6 m12:12–14:17
Low19:330.6 m18:37–20:30

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

High02:112.6 m01:20–03:02
Low08:120.6 m07:07–09:17
High14:383.0 m13:48–15:27
Low20:400.5 m19:34–21:47

No standout fishing times2.6 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

High03:143.0 m02:30–03:58
Low09:100.5 m07:55–10:25
High15:323.5 m14:47–16:16
Low21:310.3 m20:14–22:47

No standout fishing times3.2 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High04:003.5 m03:17–04:42
Low09:560.4 m08:31–11:21
High16:154.0 m15:32–16:58
Low22:140.3 m20:45–23:44

No standout fishing times3.7 m range

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Sat 24 OctMid tides

High04:404.0 m03:57–05:22
Low10:380.3 m09:00–12:16
High16:554.5 m16:13–17:37
Low22:540.2 m21:15–00:34

40Best 17:00–19:004.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:19
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: S 6–16 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Swell: Swell 0.6 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.7°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:17
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: NW 13–22 mph, gusts 37
Waves: Waves 2.0 m
Swell: Swell 1.0 m, 9 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:54
Sunset: 18:15
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 7–17 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Swell: Swell 1.0 m, 8 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:56
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NW 10–37 mph, gusts 64
Waves: Waves 2.1 m
Swell: Swell 1.1 m, 9 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.2°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:58
Sunset: 18:12
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: SW 8–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 2.0 m
Swell: Swell 1.2 m, 9 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.0°C

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