Herd Sand

South Shields

Cod at Herd Sand · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tonight
03:30–06:30
53Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NW 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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 NW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow night
22:00–01:00
51Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight N 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 N 6 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.
3rd best this week
Tomorrow night
04:30–07:30
48Poor
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight W 5 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 W 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
4th best this week
Sunday evening
19:00–20:00
45Poor
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NNE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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 NNE 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Sunday night
23:00–02:00
45Poor
- 3h into the ebb
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight NE 13 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 NE 13 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.

Herd Sand

Herd Sand

Today's tides

Next 7 days