Saltcoats tide times

Best: tonight 00:30–02:00 · Good 73

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Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Millport and Portpatrick 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

RisingHigh water 03:58, in 3 h 53 minMid tides

High03:583.1 m03:08–04:47
Low09:221.0 m08:34–10:10
High16:173.3 m15:27–17:06
Low22:031.0 m21:11–22:55

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 7–23 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.8°C

Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:30–19:00
82Excellent
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Flounder (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light E 10 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Ardeer Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - South Beach<1 km
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
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 10 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Monday evening
17:30–19:00
80Excellent
- 5h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light E 7 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - South Beach<1 km
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 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: 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 7 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Wednesday morning
07:30–09:30
80Excellent
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
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Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby), Flounder (nearby)Light ESE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - South Beach<1 km
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
- FlounderExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Ardeer Beach, 5.4 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
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 ESE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.2 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Sunday evening
17:30–19:00
75Good
- Around high water
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light NE 5 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - South Beach<1 km
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: Around high waterFish 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 NE 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.1 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°C.
How we score
5th best this week
Saturday evening
17:30–18:30
74Good
- 1h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
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Bass (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light NW 4 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at South Beach, under 1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - South Beach<1 km
  - Ardeer Beach5.4 km
Why this time?
Tide: 1h into the ebbFish 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 NW 4 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Flat calm (0.0 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 13.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°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
Sandeel for bass, thornback ray
Lugworm for whiting, flounder

Wed 21 Oct · 18:00–19:00
Good · 74
Likely: Whiting
Peak season in October · Fresh W 16 mph · 3h into the flood · Dusk · Neaps · Slight (0.4 m waves) · Sea 13.4°CWhy?
- 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: Fresh W 16 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
- Sea: Slight (0.4 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
- Water: Sea 13.4°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.9°C.
How we score

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.

TodayFri 16 OctMid tides
1. High03:583.1 m03:08–04:47
2. Low09:221.0 m08:34–10:10
3. High16:173.3 m15:27–17:06
4. Low22:031.0 m21:11–22:55
No standout fishing times2.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:51
Sunset
18:16
Moon
Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind
NW 7–23 mph, gusts 31
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.8°C
TomorrowSat 17 OctNeaps
1. High04:402.9 m03:50–05:29
2. Low10:081.2 m09:15–11:00
3. High16:583.1 m16:08–17:49
4. Low23:041.1 m22:04–00:04
74Best 17:30–18:302.0 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:53
Sunset
18:14
Moon
First quarter, 39%
Wind
SSE 3–12 mph
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.7°C
Sun 18 OctNeaps
1. High05:302.7 m04:43–06:16
2. Low11:111.4 m10:11–12:11
3. High17:482.9 m16:58–18:38
75Best 17:30–19:001.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:55
Sunset
18:11
Moon
First quarter, 48%
Wind
ENE 3–8 mph
Waves
Waves 0.1 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.6°C
Mon 19 OctNeaps
1. Low00:301.2 m23:22–01:37
2. High06:342.5 m05:41–07:28
3. Low12:401.5 m11:34–13:45
4. High18:552.7 m17:55–19:55
80Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:57
Sunset
18:09
Moon
First quarter, 58%
Wind
ENE 7–12 mph, gusts 20
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.5°C
Tue 20 OctNeaps
1. Low01:551.1 m00:56–02:53
2. High08:022.4 m06:57–09:07
3. Low14:151.4 m13:20–15:09
4. High20:222.6 m19:13–21:31
82Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
07:59
Sunset
18:07
Moon
First quarter, 67%
Wind
E 8–10 mph, gusts 17
Waves
Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.5°C
Wed 21 OctNeaps
1. Low02:590.9 m02:08–03:50
2. High09:312.5 m08:27–10:35
3. Low15:211.3 m14:34–16:09
4. High21:432.7 m20:38–22:48
80Best 07:30–09:301.5 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:01
Sunset
18:04
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind
SSE 9–17 mph, gusts 26
Waves
Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.4°C
Thu 22 OctNeaps
1. Low03:500.8 m03:01–04:38
2. High10:322.6 m09:32–11:32
3. Low16:111.2 m15:22–17:00
4. High22:442.8 m21:55–23:33
No standout fishing times1.8 m range
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Good fishing timeDark
Sunrise
08:03
Sunset
18:02
Moon
Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind
SSW 15–19 mph, gusts 37
Waves
Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature
Sea 13.4°C

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 03:58, in 3 h 53 minMid tides

High03:583.1 m03:08–04:47

Low09:221.0 m08:34–10:10

High16:173.3 m15:27–17:06

Low22:031.0 m21:11–22:55

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Good fishing timeDark

07:51

18:16

Waxing crescent, 30%

NW 7–23 mph, gusts 31

Waves 0.4 m

Sea 13.8°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.

TodayFri 16 OctMid tides

High03:583.1 m03:08–04:47
Low09:221.0 m08:34–10:10
High16:173.3 m15:27–17:06
Low22:031.0 m21:11–22:55

No standout fishing times2.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:51
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 7–23 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.8°C

TomorrowSat 17 OctNeaps

High04:402.9 m03:50–05:29
Low10:081.2 m09:15–11:00
High16:583.1 m16:08–17:49
Low23:041.1 m22:04–00:04

74Best 17:30–18:302.0 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:53
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: SSE 3–12 mph
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.7°C

Sun 18 OctNeaps

High05:302.7 m04:43–06:16
Low11:111.4 m10:11–12:11
High17:482.9 m16:58–18:38

75Best 17:30–19:001.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:55
Sunset: 18:11
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: ENE 3–8 mph
Waves: Waves 0.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.6°C

Mon 19 OctNeaps

Low00:301.2 m23:22–01:37
High06:342.5 m05:41–07:28
Low12:401.5 m11:34–13:45
High18:552.7 m17:55–19:55

80Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:57
Sunset: 18:09
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 7–12 mph, gusts 20
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.5°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

Low01:551.1 m00:56–02:53
High08:022.4 m06:57–09:07
Low14:151.4 m13:20–15:09
High20:222.6 m19:13–21:31

82Best 17:30–19:001.3 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:59
Sunset: 18:07
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: E 8–10 mph, gusts 17
Waves: Waves 0.3 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.5°C

Wed 21 OctNeaps

Low02:590.9 m02:08–03:50
High09:312.5 m08:27–10:35
Low15:211.3 m14:34–16:09
High21:432.7 m20:38–22:48

80Best 07:30–09:301.5 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:01
Sunset: 18:04
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: SSE 9–17 mph, gusts 26
Waves: Waves 0.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.4°C

Thu 22 OctNeaps

Low03:500.8 m03:01–04:38
High10:322.6 m09:32–11:32
Low16:111.2 m15:22–17:00
High22:442.8 m21:55–23:33

No standout fishing times1.8 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 08:03
Sunset: 18:02
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SSW 15–19 mph, gusts 37
Waves: Waves 1.4 m
Sea temperature: Sea 13.4°C