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Top pick this week
Tuesday evening
17:00–18:30
77Good
- 3h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby), Bass (nearby)Light ESE 3 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 km
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 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 ESE 3 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 16.6°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Monday evening
17:00–19:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dusk
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light ENE 9 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 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: 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 ENE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.3 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 16.7°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Thursday morning
07:00–09:00
76Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light WSW 11 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 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 WSW 11 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.5 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
Water: Sea 15.9°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
How we score
4th best this week
Tonight
23:30–02:30
73Good
- 3h into the flood
- Part moon
- Mid tides
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Whiting (nearby), Thornback ray (nearby)Light NNW 8 mph
Where they're caught
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 km
- Thornback rayExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 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: DarkMany sea fish feed hardest at dawn, dusk and after dark, when they're bolder close in.
Moon: Part moonOn dark nights many fish feed more confidently close in. A bright moon can put them off.
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 NNW 8 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Slight (0.6 m waves)Not fussy about sea state unless it gets rough.
5th best this week
Wednesday morning
07:00–09:00
73Good
- 4h into the flood
- Dawn
- Neaps
Fish activity · more fish, better chance. Tap for why
Bass (nearby), Whiting (nearby)Light W 6 mph
Where they're caught
- BassExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 km
- WhitingExpected nearby
  Not expected here. Expected at Camber Sands, 5.1 km away, not yet confirmed.
  - Camber Sands5.1 km
  - Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach8.6 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 W 6 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 16.5°CComfortable between 4 and 22°C, best around 11.91°C.
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