Lulworth Cove

West Lulworth

Lulworth Cove · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
17:00–19:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, WhitingFresh SW 14 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
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: Fresh SW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:30–09:00
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, WhitingLight NE 6 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Man O' War Cove1.9 km
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 NE 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
74Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, WhitingLight SW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Man O' War Cove1.9 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany 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 SW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
74Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SW 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish 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: 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 SW 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 15.6°CComfortable between 5 and 22°C, best around 12.5°C.
How we score
5th best this week
This evening
20:30–23:00
67Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight NNE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.

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