Freshwater Beach

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Freshwater Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
77Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, Bass, Thornback rayLight NE 6 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.
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
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: 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 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday evening
18:00–19:00
76Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, BassLight W 11 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.
  - Compton Beach2.8 km
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 W 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
75Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, Whiting, Thornback rayLight E 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Compton Beach2.8 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h 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 E 9 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 16.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tonight
01:30–04:30
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, Thornback rayLight NNW 10 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Compton Beach
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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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: Light NNW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:00
71Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight NNE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish 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 NNE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.2°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
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