Lancing tide times

Best: Monday 17:30–19:00 · Good 74

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Our predictions from the Shoreham Harbour gauge, 5 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 03:30, in 2 h 52 minNeap tides

High03:304.8 m02:36–04:23
Low09:431.5 m08:46–10:40
High15:454.6 m14:52–16:39
Low22:121.6 m21:13–23:10

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 8–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.0°C

Top pick this week
Fri 23 Oct
06:30–09:00
78Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Mid tides
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light S 10 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing 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: 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 S 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Wednesday morning
05:30–08:30
77Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby), Flounder (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light SW 3 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Worthing Beach1.5 km
  - Lancing Beach1.5 km
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 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: DarkMany 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 3 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.2°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Tuesday morning
05:00–08:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby)Light ENE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Worthing Beach1.5 km
  - Lancing Beach1.5 km
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing 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: DarkMany 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 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby)Light W 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Lancing 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: 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 W 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.6°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Monday morning
05:00–07:00
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
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Thornback ray (nearby)Light NE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Worthing Beach, 1.5 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Worthing Beach1.5 km
  - Lancing Beach1.5 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: DarkMany 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 NE 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.92°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
Peeler crab for bass, thornback ray, flounder
Ragworm for bass, flounder, thin-lipped mullet
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, flounder

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. High03:304.8 m02:36–04:23
2. Low09:431.5 m08:46–10:40
3. High15:454.6 m14:52–16:39
4. Low22:121.6 m21:13–23:10
No standout fishing times3.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
18:04
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
NNE 8–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.0°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High04:234.4 m03:27–05:20
2. Low10:421.7 m09:47–11:38
3. High16:474.2 m15:51–17:43
4. Low23:201.8 m22:19–00:20
No standout fishing times2.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:29
Sunset
18:02
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
NNE 7–14 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.7°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High05:404.1 m04:46–06:34
2. Low12:051.9 m11:05–13:05
3. High18:134.0 m17:21–19:06
73Best 05:00–07:002.2 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
18:00
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
ESE 7–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves
Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.5°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low00:481.8 m23:49–01:47
2. High07:114.0 m06:19–08:03
3. Low13:381.8 m12:44–14:32
4. High19:474.0 m18:53–20:41
76Best 05:00–08:002.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:58
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
ESE 3–7 mph, gusts 15
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.4°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low02:111.6 m01:16–03:06
2. High08:324.3 m07:38–09:26
3. Low14:481.5 m13:59–15:36
4. High20:574.3 m20:03–21:51
77Best 05:30–08:302.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
17:56
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
WSW 3–25 mph, gusts 47
Waves
Waves 1.9 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.1°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:111.4 m02:18–04:04
2. High09:294.7 m08:36–10:22
3. Low15:401.2 m14:49–16:31
4. High21:484.7 m20:56–22:40
76Best 07:00–09:003.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
17:54
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
WSW 7–16 mph, gusts 31
Waves
Waves 2.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.6°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low03:571.1 m03:02–04:51
2. High10:135.1 m09:22–11:05
3. Low16:210.9 m15:28–17:14
4. High22:295.1 m21:38–23:20
78Best 06:30–09:004.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
17:52
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SW 7–19 mph, gusts 59
Waves
Waves 2.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.4°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 03:30, in 2 h 52 minNeap tides

High03:304.8 m02:36–04:23

Low09:431.5 m08:46–10:40

High15:454.6 m14:52–16:39

Low22:121.6 m21:13–23:10

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Good fishing timeDark

07:27

18:04

First quarter, 39%

NNE 8–13 mph, gusts 24

Waves 0.7 m

Sea 17.0°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

High03:304.8 m02:36–04:23
Low09:431.5 m08:46–10:40
High15:454.6 m14:52–16:39
Low22:121.6 m21:13–23:10

No standout fishing times3.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 8–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.0°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High04:234.4 m03:27–05:20
Low10:421.7 m09:47–11:38
High16:474.2 m15:51–17:43
Low23:201.8 m22:19–00:20

No standout fishing times2.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:29
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 7–14 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.7°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High05:404.1 m04:46–06:34
Low12:051.9 m11:05–13:05
High18:134.0 m17:21–19:06

73Best 05:00–07:002.2 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:30
Sunset: 18:00
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ESE 7–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 0.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.5°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low00:481.8 m23:49–01:47
High07:114.0 m06:19–08:03
Low13:381.8 m12:44–14:32
High19:474.0 m18:53–20:41

76Best 05:00–08:002.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 17:58
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: ESE 3–7 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.4°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:111.6 m01:16–03:06
High08:324.3 m07:38–09:26
Low14:481.5 m13:59–15:36
High20:574.3 m20:03–21:51

77Best 05:30–08:302.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:34
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WSW 3–25 mph, gusts 47
Waves: Waves 1.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.1°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:111.4 m02:18–04:04
High09:294.7 m08:36–10:22
Low15:401.2 m14:49–16:31
High21:484.7 m20:56–22:40

76Best 07:00–09:003.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:35
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WSW 7–16 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 2.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low03:571.1 m03:02–04:51
High10:135.1 m09:22–11:05
Low16:210.9 m15:28–17:14
High22:295.1 m21:38–23:20

78Best 06:30–09:004.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:37
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SW 7–19 mph, gusts 59
Waves: Waves 2.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.4°C