Selsey Bill

Selsey

Shore
Faces S
Shingle, sand
No deep water nearby

The tip of the Manhood peninsula, with strong tide off the point. Known for smoothhound and tope, plus bass and sole.

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Selsey Bill · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:00–19:00
83Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting, Bass, Flounder, Dover soleLight SSW 9 mph, onshore
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- Dover soleExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light SSW 9 mph, onshoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
78Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, Thornback ray, Thin-lipped mulletLight WNW 7 mph, cross-shore
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- Thornback rayExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WNW 7 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Saturday morning
07:30–09:00
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass, Whiting, FlounderLight WNW 10 mph, cross-shore
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Medmerry Beach4.0 km
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DawnMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: Mid tidesBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Light WNW 10 mph, cross-shoreLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.7 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.
4th best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–18:00
71Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Fresh W 20 mph, cross-shore
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the floodFish feed at particular stages of the tide, when moving water stirs up food and lets them into the shallows.
Light: DuskMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Tide size: NeapsBigger spring tides move more water, stirring up food and colouring the water. Some fish prefer quieter neaps.
Season: Peak season in OctoberCounts whichever fish here is most in season.
Wind: Fresh W 20 mph, cross-shoreStrong 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 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.4°C.

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