Whiting at Gossabrough Beach · Tidefinder

Whiting at Gossabrough Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Friday night
22:30–01:30
84Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight NNW 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light NNW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow night
22:00–01:00
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Mid tides
WhitingFresh WSW 17 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh WSW 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday night
00:00–02:30
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
WhitingLight W 3 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light W 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 11.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score