Whiting at Margate Main Sands · Tidefinder

Whiting at Margate Main Sands · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Tonight
23:30–02:30
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dark, little moon
- Springs
WhitingLight SSW 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Dark, little moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: SpringsBite on most tides; middling sizes are easiest to fish.
Season: Peak season in OctoberSeptember to February, best October to December.
Wind: Light SSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow night
00:00–03:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
WhitingLight SW 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodShoals move in on the flood, most active through the middle of it.
Light: DarkCome close in as the light goes.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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: Light SW 8 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 17.1°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
80Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingLight ENE 14 mph
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 ENE 14 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 14.8°CComfortable between 5 and 14°C, best around 9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Monday evening
17:00–18:00
72Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
WhitingFresh ENE 17 mph
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: Fresh ENE 17 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 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