Sandgate

Sandgate Beach

Shore
Deep water close in

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

Fish here

Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Garfish May–Sep
Pollack Oct–Feb
Lesser spotted dogfish Apr–Nov

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

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Dover and Rye Harbour 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.

Science says

Other good times

The Thames Estuary's signature spring fish, feeding over mud, sand and gravel channels.

Suggested baits

Sandeel
Peeler crab
Mackerel
Herring
Squid

Tue 20 Oct · 18:30–21:30
Good · 70

About thornback rayKeep from 40 cm across the wingsA diamond-shaped body, brown with pale and dark blotches.

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.

TodayWed 14 OctSprings
1. High01:306.4 m00:39–02:21
2. Low08:431.2 m07:35–09:50
3. High13:426.4 m12:53–14:31