Thornback ray at Traigh nam Faoghailean · Tidefinder

Thornback ray at Traigh nam Faoghailean · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday evening
20:00–23:00
72Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayLight NNW 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NNW 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.3°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Saturday night
21:30–00:30
69Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight SSW 6 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SSW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.2°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday morning
06:30–09:30
68Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Mid tides
Thornback rayLight W 7 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: Mid tidesModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light W 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday night
00:00–03:00
67Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayLight SW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light SW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 12.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday night
22:00–01:00
65Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Thornback rayFresh SSW 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Fresh SSW 15 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 12.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score