Thornback ray at Boat Beach · Tidefinder

Thornback ray at Boat Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday evening
19:30–22:30
75Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayLight NNW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NNW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
This evening
18:30–21:30
72Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Springs
Thornback rayLight S 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: SpringsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light S 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday morning
06:00–09:00
72Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayLight NW 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NW 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow evening
19:00–21:00
69Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayFresh SW 22 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh SW 22 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This morning
06:30–09:00
68Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Springs
Thornback rayLight SSW 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: SpringsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SSW 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score