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Helford tide times today and this week · Tidefinder

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
17:30–20:30
64Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Dover soleLight NE 10 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NE 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday evening
17:30–20:30
62Fair
- 1h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Dover soleLight NNE 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NNE 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.0 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Friday evening
17:30–20:00
61Fair
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Mid tides
Dover soleLight NNW 11 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: Mid tidesNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light NNW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.8 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tuesday evening
18:00–19:00
54Fair
- 5h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
Dover soleLight SSW 8 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 5h into the ebbSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DuskAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light SSW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.8 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Monday night
21:00–21:30
52Fair
- 2h into the flood
- Part moon
- Neaps
Dover soleFresh NE 15 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the floodSole feed on the gentler water around low tide and the early flood.
Light: DarkAlmost exclusively a night fish.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
Tide size: NeapsNeap tides suit them best.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Fresh NE 15 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 10 and 20°C, best around 15°C.
How we score

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