Tyne Sands

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Top pick this week

Tomorrow evening

17:00–19:00

84Excellent

3h into the flood
Dusk
Neaps

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Squid for bass, whiting
Peeler crab for bass, flounder
Ragworm for bass, flounder
Lugworm for whiting, flounder
Sandeel for bass

No other good times this week.

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.

TodaySun 18 OctNeaps
1. Low01:271.4 m00:18–02:36
2. High08:183.5 m07:29–09:08
3. Low13:481.8 m12:44–14:52

Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight ESE 8 mph

Where they're caught

WhitingExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
BassExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
FlounderExpected here
Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.

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 ESE 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 12.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.88°C.

How we score

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

High

20:23

3.6 m

19:35–21:10

No standout fishing times2.1 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Sky: Mainly sunny, -1–11°
Wind: NE 0–6 mph
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.3°C

TomorrowMon 19 OctNeaps

Low02:571.6 m01:49–04:05
High09:293.4 m08:35–10:23
Low15:312.0 m14:37–16:25
High21:303.5 m20:34–22:26

84Best 17:00–19:001.8 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low04:401.5 m03:37–05:43
High10:593.4 m10:05–11:53
Low17:011.8 m16:08–17:55
High22:523.5 m21:48–23:56

No standout fishing times1.9 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low05:511.2 m04:50–06:51
High12:123.6 m11:20–13:03
Low18:051.6 m17:10–19:00

No standout fishing times2.4 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 17:55
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Sky: Light rain, 7–11°, rain 73%
Wind: WNW 3–17 mph, gusts 27
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

High00:053.8 m23:07–01:02
Low06:431.0 m05:42–07:44
High13:063.9 m12:16–13:55
Low18:511.3 m17:56–19:47

No standout fishing times2.9 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Fri 23 OctMid tides

High00:594.1 m00:04–01:54
Low07:260.7 m06:24–08:28
High13:484.2 m12:58–14:38
Low19:311.0 m18:33–20:29

No standout fishing times3.5 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Sat 24 OctMid tides

High01:434.4 m00:49–02:37
Low08:050.5 m07:02–09:07
High14:264.4 m13:36–15:15
Low20:090.8 m19:09–21:08

No standout fishing times3.9 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Leith and Berwick 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.

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:49
Sunset: 17:59
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Sky: Cloudy, 3–12°, rain 10%
Wind: E 1–8 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 11.9°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 17:57
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Sky: Light drizzle, 10–12°, rain 38%
Wind: SE 6–14 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 12.5°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:56
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Sky: Sunny spells, 5–10°, rain 21%
Wind: W 6–17 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.8 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 12.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:58
Sunset: 17:50
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Sky: Cloudy, 4–9°, rain 79%
Wind: NW 3–13 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.6 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 11.8°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:00
Sunset: 17:47
Moon: Full moon, 96%
Sky: Light drizzle, 5–10°, rain 40%
Wind: S 12–17 mph, gusts 28
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 11.8°C

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