Holyhead tide times

Best: Monday 17:30–18:00 · Good 72

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Our predictions from the Holyhead gauge, 1 km away. Heights are above chart datum, as in tide tables. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 03:38, in 4 h 39 minNeap tides

High02:394.6 m01:43–03:34
Low08:482.2 m07:55–09:41
High15:004.8 m14:04–15:55
Low21:282.2 m20:32–22:23

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:18
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ENE 4–15 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
After a blow: Settling after 2.7 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

Top pick this week
Thursday evening
17:30–19:00
83Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light WSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
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 WSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 14.3°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday evening
17:30–19:00
79Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light WNW 12 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
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 12 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 14.4°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
75Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light S 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Newry Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
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 S 10 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 14.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°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

Squid for bass, whiting, thornback ray, cod, smoothhound
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, cod, smoothhound
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, cod
Ragworm for bass

No other good times this week.

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. High02:394.6 m01:43–03:34
2. Low08:482.2 m07:55–09:41
3. High15:004.8 m14:04–15:55
4. Low21:282.2 m20:32–22:23
No standout fishing times2.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:48
Sunset
18:18
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
ENE 4–15 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 1.2 m
After a blow
Settling after 2.7 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature
Sea 14.9°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High03:384.3 m02:41–04:36
2. Low09:482.5 m08:57–10:40
3. High16:064.5 m15:08–17:04
4. Low22:412.4 m21:45–23:36
No standout fishing times2.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:50
Sunset
18:15
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
ENE 1–9 mph, gusts 16
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
After a blow
Settling after 1.2 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature
Sea 14.8°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High05:054.1 m04:05–06:04
2. Low11:102.6 m10:16–12:05
3. High17:304.4 m16:31–18:28
No standout fishing times1.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
18:13
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
SE 4–13 mph, gusts 22
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 14.6°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low00:062.3 m23:08–01:03
2. High06:384.2 m05:42–07:34
3. Low12:362.5 m11:42–13:30
4. High18:504.5 m17:52–19:47
75Best 17:30–19:002.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:54
Sunset
18:11
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
S 7–13 mph, gusts 20
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 14.5°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low01:202.1 m00:24–02:15
2. High07:474.4 m06:51–08:43
3. Low13:422.3 m12:49–14:36
4. High19:514.7 m18:54–20:47
79Best 17:30–19:002.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:56
Sunset
18:09
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
NW 4–26 mph, gusts 41
Waves
Waves 1.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 14.4°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low02:141.8 m01:20–03:07
2. High08:364.7 m07:41–09:32
3. Low14:311.9 m13:39–15:23
4. High20:385.0 m19:42–21:34
83Best 17:30–19:003.1 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:58
Sunset
18:07
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
SW 8–15 mph, gusts 25
Waves
Waves 1.8 m
Sea temperature
Sea 14.3°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low02:571.5 m02:05–03:49
2. High09:175.0 m08:22–10:11
3. Low15:131.6 m14:22–16:04
4. High21:205.3 m20:25–22:14
No standout fishing times3.7 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:00
Sunset
18:04
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
NNW 9–21 mph, gusts 34
Waves
Waves 3.3 m
Swell
Swell 1.2 m, 8 s from SW
Sea temperature
Sea 14.1°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 03:38, in 4 h 39 minNeap tides

High02:394.6 m01:43–03:34

Low08:482.2 m07:55–09:41

High15:004.8 m14:04–15:55

Low21:282.2 m20:32–22:23

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Good fishing timeDark

07:48

18:18

First quarter, 39%

ENE 4–15 mph, gusts 26

Waves 1.2 m

Settling after 2.7 m seas: water may be coloured

Sea 14.9°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

High02:394.6 m01:43–03:34
Low08:482.2 m07:55–09:41
High15:004.8 m14:04–15:55
Low21:282.2 m20:32–22:23

No standout fishing times2.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:18
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: ENE 4–15 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
After a blow: Settling after 2.7 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.9°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High03:384.3 m02:41–04:36
Low09:482.5 m08:57–10:40
High16:064.5 m15:08–17:04
Low22:412.4 m21:45–23:36

No standout fishing times2.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:50
Sunset: 18:15
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: ENE 1–9 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
After a blow: Settling after 1.2 m seas: water may be coloured
Sea temperature: Sea 14.8°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High05:054.1 m04:05–06:04
Low11:102.6 m10:16–12:05
High17:304.4 m16:31–18:28

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:52
Sunset: 18:13
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: SE 4–13 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.6°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low00:062.3 m23:08–01:03
High06:384.2 m05:42–07:34
Low12:362.5 m11:42–13:30
High18:504.5 m17:52–19:47

75Best 17:30–19:002.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:54
Sunset: 18:11
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: S 7–13 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.5°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low01:202.1 m00:24–02:15
High07:474.4 m06:51–08:43
Low13:422.3 m12:49–14:36
High19:514.7 m18:54–20:47

79Best 17:30–19:002.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:56
Sunset: 18:09
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: NW 4–26 mph, gusts 41
Waves: Waves 1.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.4°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low02:141.8 m01:20–03:07
High08:364.7 m07:41–09:32
Low14:311.9 m13:39–15:23
High20:385.0 m19:42–21:34

83Best 17:30–19:003.1 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:58
Sunset: 18:07
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 8–15 mph, gusts 25
Waves: Waves 1.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 14.3°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low02:571.5 m02:05–03:49
High09:175.0 m08:22–10:11
Low15:131.6 m14:22–16:04
High21:205.3 m20:25–22:14

No standout fishing times3.7 m range

Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:00
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: NNW 9–21 mph, gusts 34
Waves: Waves 3.3 m
Swell: Swell 1.2 m, 8 s from SW
Sea temperature: Sea 14.1°C