Cowes tide times

Best: Monday 17:30–19:00 · Good 76

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Our predictions from the Cowes gauge, 1 km away. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 05:15, in 6 h 48 minNeap tides

High04:173.1 m02:51–05:42
Low08:581.3 m08:16–09:39
High16:213.1 m15:08–17:34
Low21:221.3 m20:36–22:09

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:31
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 8–14 mph, gusts 23
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.5°C

Top pick this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
82Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight WNW 6 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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 WNW 6 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Thursday evening
18:00–19:00
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting, Bass, FlounderLight SW 10 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- FlounderExpected 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 SW 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
81Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting, Bass, Flounder, Thin-lipped mulletLight ENE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- FlounderExpected 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.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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 ENE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.9°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
81Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mullet, FlounderLight S 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- WhitingExpected 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.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- FlounderExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h 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 S 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
78Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass, Whiting, Thin-lipped mulletLight E 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected here
  Expected here from the ground and depth, not yet confirmed by a catch.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 km
- WhitingExpected 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.
  - Gurnard Beach1.9 km
  - The Spit4.3 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: 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 E 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 17.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score

Science says

Other good times

Tides and conditions that suit the fish here, weighted towards what's in season.

In season here

Suggested baits here now

Ragworm for bass, flounder, thin-lipped mullet
Squid for bass, whiting
Peeler crab for bass, flounder
Lugworm for whiting, flounder
Sandeel for bass

Wed 21 Oct · 07:30–09:00
Good · 77
Likely: Bass, Thin-lipped mullet
Peak season in October · Light NNE 2 mph · 5h into the flood · Dawn · Neaps · Slight (0.3 m waves) · Sea 16.8°CWhy?
- 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 NNE 2 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
- Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
- Water: Sea 16.8°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 13.1°C.
How we score

Blends the draft species profiles for this spot. Pick a species for its baits and sources.

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. High04:173.1 m02:51–05:42
2. Low08:581.3 m08:16–09:39
3. High16:213.1 m15:08–17:34
4. Low21:221.3 m20:36–22:09
No standout fishing times1.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
18:08
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
NNE 8–14 mph, gusts 23
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.5°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High05:153.0 m04:08–06:22
2. Low10:151.6 m09:07–11:24
3. High17:212.9 m16:17–18:26
4. Low23:071.5 m21:46–00:28
No standout fishing times1.4 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
18:06
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
NNE 9–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.3°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High06:212.9 m05:31–07:12
2. Low12:171.6 m11:18–13:16
3. High18:362.8 m17:47–19:24
78Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
18:04
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
E 5–13 mph, gusts 21
Waves
Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.1°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low00:451.5 m23:50–01:40
2. High07:282.9 m06:43–08:13
3. Low13:321.6 m12:40–14:23
4. High19:502.8 m19:00–20:40
81Best 17:30–19:001.4 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:36
Sunset
18:02
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
E 4–8 mph, gusts 15
Waves
Waves 0.2 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.9°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low01:521.4 m00:54–02:50
2. High08:373.0 m07:47–09:27
3. Low14:311.4 m13:37–15:25
4. High20:572.9 m20:06–21:48
82Best 17:30–19:001.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
18:00
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
W 2–13 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.8°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low02:401.2 m01:47–03:33
2. High09:363.2 m08:39–10:34
3. Low15:131.2 m14:25–16:00
4. High21:493.1 m20:54–22:43
82Best 18:00–19:002.1 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:39
Sunset
17:58
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
SW 4–11 mph, gusts 21
Waves
Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.6°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low03:201.0 m02:34–04:05
2. High10:233.4 m09:19–11:28
3. Low15:450.9 m15:03–16:27
4. High22:303.3 m21:30–23:30
No standout fishing times2.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
17:56
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SW 10–22 mph, gusts 41
Waves
Waves 1.5 m
Swell
Swell 0.6 m, 8 s from SW
Sea temperature
Sea 16.4°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 05:15, in 6 h 48 minNeap tides

High04:173.1 m02:51–05:42

Low08:581.3 m08:16–09:39

High16:213.1 m15:08–17:34

Low21:221.3 m20:36–22:09

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Good fishing timeDark

07:31

18:08

First quarter, 39%

NNE 8–14 mph, gusts 23

Waves 0.3 m

Sea 17.5°C

Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps

High04:173.1 m02:51–05:42
Low08:581.3 m08:16–09:39
High16:213.1 m15:08–17:34
Low21:221.3 m20:36–22:09

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:31
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 8–14 mph, gusts 23
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.5°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High05:153.0 m04:08–06:22
Low10:151.6 m09:07–11:24
High17:212.9 m16:17–18:26
Low23:071.5 m21:46–00:28

No standout fishing times1.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 18:06
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 9–16 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.3°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High06:212.9 m05:31–07:12
Low12:171.6 m11:18–13:16
High18:362.8 m17:47–19:24

78Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:34
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: E 5–13 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.1°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low00:451.5 m23:50–01:40
High07:282.9 m06:43–08:13
Low13:321.6 m12:40–14:23
High19:502.8 m19:00–20:40

81Best 17:30–19:001.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:36
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: E 4–8 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 0.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.9°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low01:521.4 m00:54–02:50
High08:373.0 m07:47–09:27
Low14:311.4 m13:37–15:25
High20:572.9 m20:06–21:48

82Best 17:30–19:001.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:37
Sunset: 18:00
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: W 2–13 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.8°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low02:401.2 m01:47–03:33
High09:363.2 m08:39–10:34
Low15:131.2 m14:25–16:00
High21:493.1 m20:54–22:43

82Best 18:00–19:002.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:39
Sunset: 17:58
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 4–11 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 1.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.6°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low03:201.0 m02:34–04:05
High10:233.4 m09:19–11:28
Low15:450.9 m15:03–16:27
High22:303.3 m21:30–23:30

No standout fishing times2.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:41
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SW 10–22 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 1.5 m
Swell: Swell 0.6 m, 8 s from SW
Sea temperature: Sea 16.4°C