Port Bhith Sgeir · Tidefinder

Port Bhith Sgeir · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Sunday morning
07:30–09:30
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
BassLight S 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light S 9 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 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday morning
06:30–09:30
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
BassLight NNE 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light NNE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday morning
08:30–09:30
65Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
BassFresh SSW 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh SSW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
05:00–06:00
63Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
Light W 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light W 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (4.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.1°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 12.8°C.
How we score