Gilbert's Porth

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the St Marys and Newlyn 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

RisingHigh water 22:41, in 5 h 58 minNeap tides

Low03:571.6 m03:01–04:53
High10:063.7 m09:11–11:00
Low16:401.7 m15:43–17:36
High22:413.4 m21:46–23:37

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Top pick this week

This evening

20:00–22:00

71Good

5h into the flood
Dark
Neaps

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Science says

Other good times

The Thames Estuary's signature spring fish, feeding over mud, sand and gravel channels.

Suggested baits

Sandeel
Peeler crab
Mackerel
Herring
Squid

Rigs

Pulley or pulley pennel
Clipped down

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Raja clavata and .

About thornback raySize rules for Isles of Scilly IFCA not checked yetA diamond-shaped body, brown with pale and dark blotches.

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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. Low03:571.6 m03:01–04:53
2. High10:063.7 m09:11–11:00
3. Low16:401.7 m15:43–17:36
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:28
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: ENE 8–15 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 1.5 m
Swell: Swell 1.2 m, 9 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 3.3 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.5°C

Thornback rayLight NE 14 mph

Where they're caught

Thornback rayExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

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: NeapsModerate 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 NE 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 15.5°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.

How we score

Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026)

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

22:41

3.4 m

21:46–23:37

71Best 20:00–22:002.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:28
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: ENE 8–15 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 1.5 m
Swell: Swell 1.2 m, 9 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 3.3 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.5°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low05:101.8 m04:11–06:08
High11:283.5 m10:30–12:26
Low18:051.7 m17:10–18:59

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:26
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 2–14 mph
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Swell: Swell 1.5 m, 11 s from WNW
After a blow: Settling after 2.4 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High00:213.3 m23:23–01:19
Low06:431.8 m05:46–07:40
High12:593.6 m12:03–13:55
Low19:301.6 m18:36–20:25

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

High01:453.5 m00:51–02:39
Low08:001.6 m07:06–08:54
High14:083.9 m13:14–15:01
Low20:351.3 m19:40–21:29

No standout fishing times2.6 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

High02:433.9 m01:50–03:35
Low08:591.3 m08:04–09:53
High15:004.2 m14:08–15:53
Low21:251.0 m20:31–22:20

No standout fishing times3.2 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High03:284.2 m02:36–04:20
Low09:461.0 m08:53–10:39
High15:444.6 m14:51–16:37
Low22:080.7 m21:16–23:00

No standout fishing times3.9 m range

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Sat 24 OctMid tides

High04:084.6 m03:16–04:59
Low10:280.7 m09:36–11:21
High16:234.9 m15:32–17:14
Low22:470.5 m21:55–23:40

No standout fishing times4.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:54
Sunset: 18:24
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SSW 1–23 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Swell: Swell 1.6 m, 11 s from WNW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:56
Sunset: 18:22
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WNW 23–36 mph, gusts 48
Waves: Waves 4.7 m
Swell: Swell 2.4 m, 10 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 15.1°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:58
Sunset: 18:20
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 14–28 mph, gusts 37
Waves: Waves 3.4 m
Swell: Swell 2.9 m, 8 s from W
After a blow: Settling after 4.7 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:59
Sunset: 18:18
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NW 24–58 mph, gusts 80
Waves: Waves 4.6 m
Swell: Swell 1.5 m, 9 s from SW
Sea temperature: Sea 14.7°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:01
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Wind: W 21–32 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 4.5 m
Swell: Swell 3.0 m, 10 s from W
Sea temperature: Sea 14.5°C

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