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South Shields, United Kingdom ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§

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Planning your next fishing trip in South Shields, United Kingdom ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar bite times, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide tables, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar bite times and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide tables.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Shore and boat anglers in South Shields, United Kingdom enjoy productive sea fishing across the Tyne estuary and exposed North Sea beaches. From cod and coalfish in winter to mackerel, bass and flatfish in summer, South Shields offers varied sport around Littlehaven, the Groyne, Sandhaven Beach and the famous South Shields Pier. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 17:27 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
  • Moonset:
  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    45%
  • First Quarter Moon - 45% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~8 days on 30th June
  • Distance to earth:
    384,752 km
    Proximity:
    49.2 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for South Shields
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    05:44 am - 07:44 am
  • minor Time:
    11:46 am - 01:46 pm
  • major Time:
    06:24 pm - 08:24 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:42 pm - 01:42 am
All times are displayed in the Europe/London timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is +1 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 45% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a poor day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Currently we have a major fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -5 hour and -50 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Sun, 21 Jun 18:51 • 54.999, -1.432

Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 21 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is rising and the next high tide is in 2 hours and 54 minutes.
Tide Graph
02:48 am 08:57 am 03:34 pm 09:46 pm AM PM 15.39 ft 3.12 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
Times
Tide Time Height
low 02:48 am 5.22 ft
high 08:57 am 15.39 ft
low 03:34 pm 3.12 ft
high 09:46 pm 14.11 ft
Tide Coefficient at 08:57 am is 78
Tide Coefficient at 09:46 pm is 65
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 4.56 ft
high: , 15.94 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 2.36 ft
high: , 14.8 ft , Coeff: 72
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S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 5.22 ft
high: , 15.39 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 3.12 ft
high: , 14.11 ft , Coeff: 65
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 5.81 ft
high: , 14.73 ft , Coeff: 71
low: , 3.9 ft
high: , 13.55 ft , Coeff: 59
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S: 		R:
S: 		First Quarter Moon moon phase
First Quarter Moon
low: , 6.27 ft
high: , 14.17 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 4.56 ft
high: , 13.25 ft , Coeff: 56
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 6.4 ft
high: , 13.78 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 4.95 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 13.25 ft , Coeff: 56
low: , 6.23 ft
high: , 13.65 ft , Coeff: 60
low: , 5.09 ft
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 13.52 ft , Coeff: 59
low: , 5.77 ft
high: , 13.71 ft , Coeff: 61
low: , 5.05 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
high: , 13.94 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 5.22 ft
high: , 13.94 ft , Coeff: 63
low: , 4.92 ft
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview South Shields

South Shields, on the south bank of the River Tyne, is one of the most consistent sea angling areas in North East England. The town combines the rough ground of the open North Sea with the more sheltered Tyne estuary, giving year-round options from rock marks, clean surf beaches, piers and boat fishing just offshore.

The standout feature is South Shields Pier, a long, curved structure protecting the Tyne entrance. In winter, codling and coalfish hug the rough ground and scoured gullies along the pier wall. Fish the seaward side on a flooding or high tide with 4–6oz grip leads, pulley pennel rigs and big baits – frozen black lugworm, yellowtail, mussel and squid cocktails are proven cod baits here. Casting tight to the structure and into any coloured water line often produces better fish than long-range casting.

Along the inside of the pier and into Littlehaven Beach, the bottom cleans up and suits flounder, dab and whiting. Light two-hook flapper rigs with size 1–2 hooks, baited with worm or mackerel strip, account for mixed bags, especially on smaller tides. Whiting fishing is particularly strong from late autumn into early spring; keep baits small and frequent to stay in touch with shoals moving with the tide.

From late spring through summer, South Shields becomes a top mark for mackerel and other pelagic species. On calm, clear days with a flooding tide, feathering from the end of the pier or from the rock edges around the Groyne can be hectic. Use 3–4oz leads and small, slim-pattern feather rigs; swapping to single spinners or metals can pick out better-sized fish and reduce tangles when it’s busy. Occasional garfish and herring also show in the same conditions.

Bass fishing is increasingly popular along Sandhaven Beach, Trow Rocks and the surf lines around the estuary mouth. Target surf tables and gutters on a building or dropping tide, especially after an onshore blow when the water is slightly coloured. Natural baits such as peeler crab and large ragworm work well, but many local anglers now carry light lure rods too – surface walkers and soft plastic shads fished over shallow, broken ground can be deadly at first and last light.

The Tyne estuary inside the pier provides more sheltered fishing when the sea is heavy. Here, estuary flounder and smaller codling fall to simple running ledger or flapper rigs. The channel edges, mooring lines and jetty structures hold fish; aim to present baits just on the slope rather than in the deepest water. In summer, the estuary also offers school bass and eels on light tactics.

Boat anglers launching from the Tyne or boarding charter boats out of North Shields can access productive rough ground and wrecks directly off South Shields. These marks produce larger cod, ling, pollack and occasional rays and tope. Standard tactics are 20–30lb class gear with baited hokkais, flowing traces or pirks bounced close to wrecks and reefs.

In all areas around South Shields, tidal movement is critical. Plan sessions around the middle of the flood or ebb when current runs hardest, keep rigs streamlined to reduce drag, and match tackle to ground type – heavier mono or abrasion-resistant leaders for the rough pier ends and rocks, lighter gear over sand to maximise bites from flats and whiting.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater South Shields area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 8 beaches and bays in this area.

King Edward's Bay - 2.58220609846km , Frenchman's Bay - 2.79332642916km , Marsden Bay - 4.04274865962km , Jakey's Beach - 4.29528760656km , Whitley Bay - 4.99312057674km , Whitburn Bay - 8.44140210924km , Cambois Bay - 18.31965972461km , Newbiggin Bay - 21.01556685879km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 4 main harbours in this area.

Shields Harbour - 0.17024446166km, Cullercoats Harbour - 4.08555400814km, Sunderland Harbour - 10.04206068338km, Outer Harbour - 19.36309959033km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby South Shields. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Shields Harbour - 0.17024446166km , River Tyne - 1.37097338204km , Tyne Dock - 1.70007336814km , Trow Point - 2.07299783459km , King Edward's Bay - 2.58220609846km , Sharpness Point - 2.77746785453km , Frenchman's Bay - 2.79332642916km , Marsden Point - 3.54185010048km , Marsden Bay - 4.04274865962km , Cullercoats Harbour - 4.08555400814km , Jakey's Beach - 4.29528760656km , Brown's Point - 4.3735619547km , Brown Point - 4.3735619547km , Whitley Bay - 4.99312057674km , Lizard Point - 5.45477020573km , Souter Point - 6.58834272542km , Curry Point - 8.05479448243km , Saint Mary’s Island - 8.2560354162km , Saint Anthony’s Point - 8.33118112169km , Whitburn Bay - 8.44140210924km , Rocky Island - 9.97444394933km , Sunderland Harbour - 10.04206068338km , River Wear - 10.09880790196km , Ouse Burn, Ouseburn - 10.30147795383km , Meggies Burn - 12.09026351702km , Match Island - 13.08066118542km , River Blyth - 13.78583397745km , River Team - 13.96324812617km , River Derwent - 15.41979786479km , Shibdon Pond - 17.38840473582km , Cambois Bay - 18.31965972461km , River Wansbeck - 19.1856481363km , Outer Harbour - 19.36309959033km , Castle Island - 19.98266016348km , River Pont - 20.48134109925km , Church Point - 21.01556685879km , Newbiggin Point - 21.01556685879km , Newbiggin Bay - 21.01556685879km , Ryton Island - 21.46157772096km , Chourdon Point - 21.56701378275km

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