No. 5

Swansea

Bass at No. 5 · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tomorrow night
22:00–01:00
59Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight E 6 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light E 6 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 15.8°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tonight
21:00–00:00
58Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight NNW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light NNW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
3rd best this week
Tuesday night
23:30–02:30
55Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SSE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light SSE 5 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.
4th best this week
Wednesday night
01:00–04:00
55Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light SE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
5th best this week
Friday night
03:00–06:00
54Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Bright moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight WSW 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DarkMost active around dawn and dusk.
Moon: Bright moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger tides stir up food and colour the water.
Season: Peak season in OctoberBest from June to October. A few are still caught through winter.
Wind: Light WSW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.

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