Herne Bay Beach

Herne Bay

Bass at Herne Bay Beach · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
79Good
- 2h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight W 12 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier Head1.2 km
  - Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 2h 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: DawnMost active around dawn and dusk.
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 W 12 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.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday morning
07:00–08:30
77Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight W 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier Head1.2 km
  - Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier1.2 km
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: DawnMost active around dawn and dusk.
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 W 9 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 14.7°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier Head1.2 km
  - Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier1.2 km
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: DawnMost active around dawn and dusk.
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 SSW 11 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 14.4°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday morning
07:00–08:30
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight E 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier Head1.2 km
  - Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h 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: DawnMost active around dawn and dusk.
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 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.9°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Tomorrow morning
07:00–08:00
70Good
- Around high water
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
BassLight SSE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Herne Bay Pier Head1.2 km
  - Remains of the end of Herne Bay Pier1.2 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterBass push in with the flood to hunt the margins and stay on through high water and the first of the ebb.
Light: DawnMost active around dawn and dusk.
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 9 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 15.0°CComfortable between 10 and 22°C, best around 16°C.
How we score

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