Cod at Rushy Bay · Tidefinder

Cod at Rushy Bay · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Sunday morning
05:00–07:30
49Poor
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
CodLight ENE 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod 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 ENE 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
21:30–00:30
46Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
CodFresh SSW 19 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: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: SpringsBig 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 SSW 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Very rough (2.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tonight
03:00–06:00
46Poor
- 2h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
CodLight SW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DarkBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Moon: Dark, little 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: Light SW 15 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (2.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tomorrow night
22:00–01:00
46Poor
- 2h into the ebb
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
CodLight N 13 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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: Dark, little 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: Light N 13 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (3.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Friday night
22:30–01:30
46Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Mid tides
CodFresh NNE 18 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 NNE 18 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score