Cook's Porth · Tidefinder

Cook's Porth · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Sunday morning
07:30–09:00
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
BassLight ENE 14 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 ENE 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 15.6°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday evening
18:00–19:30
75Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
BassLight NE 13 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: 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 NE 13 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday evening
18:00–19:30
72Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
BassFresh N 19 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: 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 N 19 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.8°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–08:30
69Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
BassFresh NNE 17 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: Fresh NNE 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.7°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score