Margate Main Sands

Margate

Whiting at Margate Main Sands · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight ESE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light ESE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:00–18:30
79Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight E 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light E 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:00
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight S 8 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light S 8 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 14.5°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday evening
18:00–18:30
73Good
- 1h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingLight W 13 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DuskCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: NeapsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light W 13 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 14.6°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday morning
08:00–09:00
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
WhitingFresh W 20 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DawnCome close in as the light goes.
Tide size: Mid tidesBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Fresh W 20 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score

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