Strath Bay Beach

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Bass at Strath Bay Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday night
04:30–07:30
55Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light SW 12 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 12.3°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
00:30–03:30
54Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight S 12 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light S 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
19:00–22:00
52Fair
- Around high water
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight S 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light S 8 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.
4th best this week
Tuesday night
04:00–07:00
51Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight S 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light S 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Friday evening
19:00–22:00
51Fair
- 5h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light SW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.

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