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Lizard tide times

Best: tomorrow 06:00–09:00 · Good 79

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Tide times for Lizard today and this week · Tidefinder

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Newlyn and Fowey tide gauges either side. 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

FallingLow water 03:28, in 2 h 50 minNeap tides

Low03:281.5 m02:38–04:18
High09:184.1 m08:19–10:17
Low15:561.6 m15:04–16:49
High21:433.8 m20:42–22:45

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Fish

Any species
Bass, peak season
Whiting, peak season
Thornback ray, good season
Cod, good season
Smoothhound, occasional this month

Science says

Other good times

The Thames Estuary's signature spring fish, feeding over mud, sand and gravel channels.

Suggested baits

Sandeel
Peeler crab
Mackerel
Herring
Squid

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Raja clavata and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About thornback rayNo legal minimum size hereA diamond-shaped body, brown with pale and dark blotches.

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. Low03:281.5 m02:38–04:18
2. High09:184.1 m08:19–10:17
3. Low15:561.6 m15:04–16:49
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:45
Sunset: 18:25
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NE 2–12 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.1°C

When

Any time
Daylight
After dark
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Top pick this week
Tomorrow morning
06:00–09:00
70Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dark
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Thornback ray (nearby)Light NE 7 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Housel Bay, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DarkFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NE 7 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 16.1°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Sunday morning
07:00–10:00
64Fair
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Thornback ray (nearby)Light NNE 8 mph
Where they're caught
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Housel Bay, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the floodRays follow the flood onto the flats and feed best over high water.
Light: DawnFeed more confidently after dark.
Tide size: NeapsModerate tides suit them; big springs make bottom baits hard to hold.
Season: Good season in OctoberCaught all year, with April to June the peak in the Thames.
Wind: Light NNE 8 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 16.0°CComfortable between 8 and 18°C, best around 12°C.
How we score

21:43

3.8 m

20:42–22:45

70Best 06:00–09:002.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:45
Sunset: 18:25
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NE 2–12 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.1°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

Low04:151.7 m03:23–05:06
High10:213.8 m09:21–11:21
Low16:531.8 m16:01–17:45
High23:033.5 m22:04–00:02

64Best 07:00–10:002.1 m range

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Mon 19 OctNeaps

Low05:221.9 m04:28–06:16
High11:483.7 m10:49–12:46
Low18:151.9 m17:19–19:10

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:21
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: NE 8–13 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.9°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High00:453.5 m23:46–01:43
Low06:512.0 m05:57–07:46
High13:203.7 m12:23–14:16
Low19:461.8 m18:52–20:39

No standout fishing times2.0 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

High02:093.6 m01:13–03:05
Low08:201.8 m07:25–09:16
High14:304.0 m13:35–15:26
Low21:001.5 m20:03–21:56

No standout fishing times2.5 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

High03:074.0 m02:13–04:00
Low09:261.5 m08:31–10:20
High15:224.3 m14:27–16:17
Low21:541.2 m20:59–22:49

No standout fishing times3.1 m range

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Fri 23 OctMid tides

High03:524.3 m02:57–04:47
Low10:151.2 m09:21–11:10
High16:044.6 m15:09–16:59
Low22:390.9 m21:46–23:32

No standout fishing times3.7 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:47
Sunset: 18:23
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 6–9 mph, gusts 17
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:50
Sunset: 18:19
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: SSW 3–15 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 1.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.8°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:52
Sunset: 18:17
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WNW 16–30 mph, gusts 49
Waves: Waves 3.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.6°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:15
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: WSW 6–17 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 3.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:55
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: WSW 6–34 mph, gusts 63
Waves: Waves 4.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.3°C

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