Dornoch Sands

Dornoch

Cod at Dornoch Sands · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:00–19:30
59Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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CodLight WNW 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light WNW 10 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 11.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–19:00
57Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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CodLight ESE 10 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light ESE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
This evening
17:30–19:30
56Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Mid tides
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CodLight W 6 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light W 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.
Water: Sea 12.4°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
54Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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CodLight NNE 1 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DawnBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light NNE 1 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 11.9°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:30
53Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
CodLight W 5 mph
Where they're caught
- CodExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light W 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 12.3°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score

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