Ringstead Beach

Osmington

Cod at Ringstead Beach · Tidefinder

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Deep water close in

Beach listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

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Also caught

Mackerel May–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Ballan wrasse Apr–Oct
Pollack Sep–Dec

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Weymouth and Bournemouth tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

FallingLow water 14:36, in 2 h 17 minMid tides

Low02:180.5 m01:47–02:49
High04:220.9 m04:05–04:39
Low06:030.7 m05:31–06:34
High10:001.8 m09:11–10:49

Science says

Other good times

Winter favourite that feeds in strong tides and coloured water, mostly after dark.

Suggested baits

Lugworm
Squid
Peeler crab
Mussel

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Gadus morhua and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About codKeep from 35 cmA single barbel under the chin.

Tide times for WeymouthThe week's highs and lows, 8 km away

Water quality

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No overflows discharging within 5 km · updated 10 min ago

Data: Wessex Water (CC BY 4.0). Never part of our scores.

Nearby

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

Weymouth Angling Centre8.4 km away
2 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR
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Chesil Bait N Tackle10.3 km away
77 Portland Road, Wyke Regis, DT4 9BE
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Clubs that fish here

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Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. Low02:180.5 m01:47–02:49
2. High04:220.9 m04:05–04:39
3. Low06:030.7 m05:31–06:34
4. High10:00

Top pick this week
This evening
18:30–21:30
58Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
CodLight SW 15 mph
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: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig 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 SW 15 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.
Water: Sea 17.2°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
18:00–21:00
57Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
CodLight N 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig 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 14 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday evening
18:30–21:30
52Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
CodLight N 9 mph
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 N 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–18:30
50Fair
- 4h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
CodLight E 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
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 E 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 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Sunday evening
20:00–21:30
47Poor
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
CodLight N 11 mph
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 N 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score