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Torquay tide times

Best: today 22:00–22:30 · Good 67

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Our predictions from the Torquay Outer gauge, 1 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 22:15, in 19 minMid tides

Low03:291.0 m02:46–04:12
High10:014.0 m09:09–10:52
Low15:471.1 m15:02–16:32
High22:153.6 m21:25–23:05

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Fish

Any species
Bass, peak season
Whiting, peak season
Thornback ray, good season
Cod, good season
Flounder, good season
Thin-lipped mullet

Top pick this week

Thursday evening

17:00–18:30

59Fair

Around high water
Daylight
Neaps

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Science says

Other good times

Shy summer visitor to estuaries and harbours, cruising in on the flood.

Suggested baits

Bread
Ragworm
Baited spinner

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Chelon ramada and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About thin-lipped mulletNo legal minimum size hereA grey, torpedo-shaped fish with dark stripes along the sides.

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. Low03:291.0 m02:46–04:12
2. High10:014.0 m09:09–10:52
3. Low15:471.1 m15:02–16:32
4. High

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:38
Sunset: 18:20
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 4–17 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.3°C

, good season

Smoothhound, occasional this month

When

Any time
Daylight
After dark
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Thin-lipped mullet (nearby)Light WSW 11 mph

Where they're caught

Thin-lipped mulletExpected nearby
Not expected here. Expected at Meadfoot Beach, 1.3 km away, not yet confirmed.
- Meadfoot Beach1.3 km
- Livermead Beach2.0 km
- Institute Beach2.1 km
- Preston Sands3.5 km
- Paignton Pier4.0 km

Why this time?

Tide: Around high waterMullet move up with the flood and feed around high water.
Light: DaylightA daytime fish that you can often see feeding.
Tide size: NeapsNot fussy about tide size.
Season: Good season in OctoberLate spring to early autumn.
Wind: Light WSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Prefers calm, clear water.
Water: Sea 16.1°CComfortable between 12 and 24°C, best around 18°C.

22:15

3.6 m

21:25–23:05

No standout fishing times2.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:38
Sunset: 18:20
Moon: Waxing crescent, 30%
Wind: NW 4–17 mph, gusts 31
Waves: Waves 0.8 m
Sea temperature: Sea 17.3°C

TomorrowSat 17 OctNeaps

Low03:561.2 m03:11–04:42
High10:293.7 m09:37–11:20
Low16:211.3 m15:35–17:07
High22:513.4 m21:59–23:42

No standout fishing times2.5 m range

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Sun 18 OctNeaps

Low04:331.4 m03:45–05:20
High11:093.5 m10:14–12:03
Low17:081.5 m16:20–17:56
High23:433.1 m22:47–00:39

No standout fishing times2.1 m range

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Mon 19 OctNeaps

Low05:251.6 m04:37–06:14
High12:143.3 m11:13–13:14
Low18:251.7 m17:31–19:19

No standout fishing times1.6 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:43
Sunset: 18:14
Moon: First quarter, 58%
Wind: ENE 8–14 mph, gusts 23
Waves: Waves 1.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.1°C

Tue 20 OctNeaps

High01:163.0 m00:18–02:14
Low07:011.8 m06:04–07:58
High13:583.2 m13:01–14:55
Low20:491.6 m19:42–21:55

No standout fishing times1.6 m range

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Wed 21 OctNeaps

High03:083.1 m02:15–04:00
Low09:281.7 m08:35–10:21
High15:393.4 m14:41–16:38
Low22:061.3 m21:17–22:55

No standout fishing times2.2 m range

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Thu 22 OctNeaps

High04:333.5 m03:37–05:29
Low10:291.3 m09:43–11:15
High16:513.8 m15:53–17:48
Low22:540.9 m22:08–23:41

59Best 17:00–18:302.9 m range

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Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:39
Sunset: 18:18
Moon: First quarter, 39%
Wind: NE 4–11 mph, gusts 21
Waves: Waves 0.9 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.8°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:41
Sunset: 18:16
Moon: First quarter, 48%
Wind: NNE 6–13 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.4°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:44
Sunset: 18:12
Moon: First quarter, 67%
Wind: NW 3–9 mph, gusts 16
Waves: Waves 1.0 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:46
Sunset: 18:10
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 76%
Wind: W 5–27 mph, gusts 48
Waves: Waves 1.2 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

Good fishing timeDark

Sunrise: 07:48
Sunset: 18:08
Moon: Waxing gibbous, 84%
Wind: SW 6–14 mph, gusts 24
Waves: Waves 2.1 m
Sea temperature: Sea 16.0°C

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