Clear, qualified guidance on tides, conditions, seasons, tackle and safety—connected to TideDeck’s marks and live planning tools.
Wikimedia CommonsA region-by-region outlook for UK anglers, computed automatically from live forecast data for one representative location per region. Support Tide Deck Help keep Tide Deck free for shore anglers If Tide Deck helped plan your session, you can help with the cost of maintaining tides, venues and fishing guides.☕ Buy Tide Deck a coffee
Wikimedia CommonsPlain-English definitions for the terms used across Tide Deck. High water (HW) The point at which the tide stops rising and begins to fall. Support Tide Deck Help keep Tide Deck free for shore anglers If Tide Deck helped plan your session, you can help with the cost of maintaining tides, venues and fishing guides.☕ Buy Tide Deck a coffee Low water (LW) […]
Wikimedia CommonsUK sea fishing does not really have an “off season” — there is always something worth targeting — but different species have clear peaks driven by water temperature, spawning patterns and bait movement. This guide covers the general pattern; check an individual location page for species specific to that stretch of coast. January–February — Cod, […]
Wikimedia CommonsWhat you are likely to catch depends heavily on ground type, season and region — this guide profiles the species UK shore anglers most commonly encounter, with where and how to target each. Bass The most sought-after species for many UK shore anglers. Found over sand, rock and estuary ground, particularly where there is some […]
Wikimedia CommonsKnow your tide before you go The single most common cause of shore angling incidents is being cut off by a rising tide — either on a rock mark, a headland, or across sand and mudflats that flood faster than they look. Check the tide state for your mark on its location page before you […]
Wikimedia CommonsCore tackle Safety and comfort Also bring: a fully charged phone, food and water for the session, and a tide table print-out or this site bookmarked for your usual marks. Useful extras Worth remembering The right gear changes more with the ground and tide than with the species — check the safety guide alongside this list […]
Wikimedia CommonsWhat causes tides Tides are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon, with a smaller contribution from the sun. As the Earth rotates, different points on the coast move through the bulges of water this pull creates, giving most of the UK two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours […]
Wikimedia CommonsNew to sea fishing? This walks through the basics — what to buy, where to start, and how to stay safe — before your first trip. Start with a simple, versatile setup You do not need specialist tackle for a first session. A general-purpose beachcaster or spinning rod, a fixed-spool reel, and a small selection […]
