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Today's tides

RisingHigh water 04:20, in 5 h 47 minNeap tides

High03:294.5 m02:36–04:22
Low09:401.1 m08:47–10:34
High15:454.4 m14:51–16:38
Low22:061.2 m21:08–23:03

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 9–19 mph
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.0°C

Top pick this week
Wednesday evening
17:00–18:30
79Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light WNW 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Albion Groyne, 5.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
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 WNW 7 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 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–19:00
78Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light E 5 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 6.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Albion Groyne, 5.2 km away, not yet confirmed.
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 E 5 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 16.4°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light E 13 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 6.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 5.1 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 E 13 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 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Wednesday morning
07:30–09:00
73Good
- 5h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby)Light NNE 2 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 6.1 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: 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 (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.3°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Thursday morning
07:30–09:00
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thin-lipped mullet (nearby)Light WSW 4 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 1.9 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Brighton Beach, 6.1 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 WSW 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (1.9 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.0°CComfortable between 4 and 24°C, best around 12.47°C.
How we score

Every good time this week, by fish

Tide times

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps
1. High03:294.5 m02:36–04:22
2. Low09:401.1 m08:47–10:34
3. High15:454.4 m14:51–16:38
4. Low22:061.2 m21:08–23:03
No standout fishing times3.4 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:27
Sunset
18:04
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
NNE 9–19 mph
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 17.0°C
TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps
1. High04:204.1 m03:25–05:15
2. Low10:351.4 m09:42–11:29
3. High16:424.0 m15:47–17:37
4. Low23:081.4 m22:12–00:04
No standout fishing times2.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:28
Sunset
18:02
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
N 7–20 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.8°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. High05:303.9 m04:35–06:24
2. Low11:481.5 m10:53–12:44
3. High18:013.7 m17:09–18:53
73Best 17:30–19:002.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
18:00
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
ESE 6–16 mph
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.6°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low00:281.5 m23:28–01:29
2. High06:563.8 m06:04–07:49
3. Low13:201.5 m12:23–14:16
4. High19:313.8 m18:39–20:23
78Best 17:00–19:002.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
17:58
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
E 3–8 mph, gusts 15
Waves
Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.5°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low01:551.3 m00:58–02:53
2. High08:174.0 m07:24–09:10
3. Low14:361.2 m13:43–15:28
4. High20:444.1 m19:49–21:38
79Best 17:00–18:302.9 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
17:56
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
WNW 2–12 mph, gusts 22
Waves
Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature
Sea 16.3°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:001.1 m02:05–03:55
2. High09:184.5 m08:25–10:11
3. Low15:300.9 m14:38–16:23
4. High21:384.5 m20:46–22:30
73Best 07:30–09:003.6 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:35
Sunset
17:54
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
SW 4–16 mph, gusts 29
Waves
Waves 2.5 m
Sea temperature
Sea 15.9°C
Fri 23 OctMid tides
1. Low03:500.8 m02:54–04:45
2. High10:064.9 m09:14–10:59
3. Low16:150.6 m15:21–17:09
4. High22:234.9 m21:32–23:15
No standout fishing times4.4 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:37
Sunset
17:52
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind
SSW 14–24 mph, gusts 44
Waves
Waves 3.0 m
Swell
Swell 1.0 m, 8 s from WSW
Sea temperature
Sea 15.2°C

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

Our predictions from the Shoreham Harbour gauge, 4 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.

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Fishing at Portslade by Sea

Most sea fish feed when the tide is moving, so the tide decides when it's worth going. We score every tide this week at Portslade by Sea on tide, light, moon and weather: the best fishing windows near Portslade by Sea.

Marks nearby: Brighton Beach (2 km), Brighton Beach (5 km), Albion Groyne (5 km), Brighton Pier (5 km), Brighton Beach (6 km).

Tide times nearby

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 04:20, in 5 h 47 minNeap tides

High03:294.5 m02:36–04:22

Low09:401.1 m08:47–10:34

High15:454.4 m14:51–16:38

Low22:061.2 m21:08–23:03

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Good fishing timeDark

07:27

18:04

First quarter, 39%

NNE 9–19 mph

Waves 0.6 m

Sea 17.0°C

Tide times

TodaySat 17 OctNeaps

High03:294.5 m02:36–04:22
Low09:401.1 m08:47–10:34
High15:454.4 m14:51–16:38
Low22:061.2 m21:08–23:03

No standout fishing times3.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:27
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NNE 9–19 mph
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.0°C

TomorrowSun 18 OctNeaps

High04:204.1 m03:25–05:15
Low10:351.4 m09:42–11:29
High16:424.0 m15:47–17:37
Low23:081.4 m22:12–00:04

No standout fishing times2.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:28
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: N 7–20 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 0.7 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.8°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

High05:303.9 m04:35–06:24
Low11:481.5 m10:53–12:44
High18:013.7 m17:09–18:53

73Best 17:30–19:002.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:30
Sunset: 18:00
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ESE 6–16 mph
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.6°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low00:281.5 m23:28–01:29
High06:563.8 m06:04–07:49
Low13:201.5 m12:23–14:16
High19:313.8 m18:39–20:23

78Best 17:00–19:002.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:32
Sunset: 17:58
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: E 3–8 mph, gusts 15
Waves: Waves 0.6 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.5°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low01:551.3 m00:58–02:53
High08:174.0 m07:24–09:10
Low14:361.2 m13:43–15:28
High20:444.1 m19:49–21:38

79Best 17:00–18:302.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:33
Sunset: 17:56
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: WNW 2–12 mph, gusts 22
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.3°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:001.1 m02:05–03:55
High09:184.5 m08:25–10:11
Low15:300.9 m14:38–16:23
High21:384.5 m20:46–22:30

73Best 07:30–09:003.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:35
Sunset: 17:54
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 4–16 mph, gusts 29
Waves: Waves 2.5 m
Sea temperature: Sea 15.9°C

Fri 23 OctMid tides

Low03:500.8 m02:54–04:45
High10:064.9 m09:14–10:59
Low16:150.6 m15:21–17:09
High22:234.9 m21:32–23:15

No standout fishing times4.4 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:37
Sunset: 17:52
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 91%
Wind: SSW 14–24 mph, gusts 44
Waves: Waves 3.0 m
Swell: Swell 1.0 m, 8 s from WSW
Sea temperature: Sea 15.2°C

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

Fishing at Portslade by Sea

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