Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Southport, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

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Planning your next fishing trip in Southport, United Kingdom ? Today is a average 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.

Southport, on the Sefton Coast of north-west England, offers classic UK sea fishing across surf, estuary and pier marks, with easy access from Liverpool and Manchester. The vast tidal sands, channels and rough ground attract cod, whiting, rays, smoothhounds and bass, making Southport a productive venue for both beach casting and lure fishing. read more...

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 16:53 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:
    86%
  • Waning Gibbous - 86% illuminated Waning Gibbous
Next New Moon in ~11 days on 15th June
  • Distance to earth:
    400,313 km
    Proximity:
    12.6 %
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 Southport
Full Moon
Sun, 31 May
New Moon
Mon, 15 Jun
Full Moon
Tue, 30 Jun

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • major Time:
    03:14 am - 05:14 am
  • minor Time:
    06:50 am - 08:50 am
  • major Time:
    03:25 pm - 05:25 pm
  • minor Time:
    11:39 pm - 01:39 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 Waning Gibbous at 86% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. Currently we have a minor fishing time. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -8 hour and -29 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
Europe/London • Thu, 4 Jun 07:55 • 53.646, -3.01

Tides Times for Fishing: Thu, 4 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 46 minutes.
Tide Graph
01:57 am 08:42 am 02:21 pm 08:55 pm AM PM 27.66 ft 6.56 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 01:57 am 27.66 ft
low 08:42 am 6.56 ft
high 02:21 pm 26.02 ft
low 08:55 pm 7.64 ft
Tide Coefficient at 01:57 am is 81
Tide Coefficient at 02:21 pm is 72
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.
Selected Weather Station: Southport, GB
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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: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 28.08 ft , Coeff: 84
low: , 6.3 ft
high: , 26.61 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 7.15 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 27.66 ft , Coeff: 81
low: , 6.56 ft
high: , 26.02 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 7.64 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 27.13 ft , Coeff: 78
low: , 6.99 ft
high: , 25.39 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 8.27 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Gibbous moon phase
Waning Gibbous
high: , 26.54 ft , Coeff: 75
low: , 7.51 ft
high: , 24.8 ft , Coeff: 65
low: , 8.92 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 26.02 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 8.01 ft
high: , 24.34 ft , Coeff: 62
low: , 9.48 ft
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
high: , 25.56 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 8.33 ft
high: , 24.11 ft , Coeff: 61
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S: 		R:
S: 		Third Quarter Moon moon phase
Third Quarter Moon
low: , 9.74 ft
high: , 25.39 ft , Coeff: 68
low: , 8.33 ft
high: , 24.28 ft , Coeff: 62
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S: 		R:
S: 		Waning Crescent moon phase
Waning Crescent
low: , 9.51 ft
high: , 25.56 ft , Coeff: 69
low: , 7.91 ft
high: , 24.9 ft , Coeff: 65
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Southport

Southport sits on a huge tidal estuary system where surf beaches, rough ground and feature-rich channels combine to create diverse sea fishing. The area is dominated by shallow sandbanks and shifting gullies, so understanding the tides is critical. Productive marks stretch from Ainsdale and Birkdale up past Southport Pier and along the Ribble estuary, each fishing differently through the seasons.

Winter is prime time for cod and whiting along the surf beaches and deeper channels. Aim for building tides after a blow, when coloured water pushes fish tight to the gullies. Big lugworm and black lug cocktails on 2/0–4/0 pennel rigs account for better cod, while smaller hooks tipped with squid or mackerel strips mop up whiting. Thornback rays also show on the milder winter and early spring tides; target them in deeper gutters with squid or bluey fished on pulley rigs.

Spring brings increasing numbers of rays and the first smoothhounds. As the water warms into late spring and early summer, smoothhounds become a headline species along the Sefton Coast. Crab baits are essential: peeler crab is best, but softies and hermits also work. Use strong 4/0 hooks, fluorocarbon traces and fixed spool reels loaded with braid to cast long into deeper channels. Calm, settled weather and evening floods are ideal windows.

Summer fishing around Southport is varied. Bass patrol the surf tables and sandbars, especially where drains and small channels carry food off the flats. For bait fishing, use simple pulley or running ledger rigs with lugworm, ragworm or crab and look for any extra depth or rough ground in an otherwise featureless stretch. Lure anglers score with shallow-running hard lures and surface plugs over the banks at dawn and dusk, working parallel to the channels rather than straight out.

From late spring into autumn, dogfish, dabs, flounder and the odd plaice provide regular sport from beaches and estuary marks. Light tackle – 2–3oz leads, small clipped-down rigs and size 1–2 hooks baited with small worm or fish strips – keeps sport lively and improves bite detection. On neap tides, focus on the edges of channels where fish can move comfortably without excessive tide run; on spring tides, fish the first two hours of the flood and last of the ebb to avoid being swamped by weed and tide.

Structure and rougher patches are key in such a sandy environment. At low water, walk the foreshore (with attention to soft sand and fast tides) to visually locate gutters, shell beds and weed-covered rough patches, then mark them on your phone’s GPS for the next set of suitable tides. These marks consistently hold rays, bass and hounds. Use grip leads to hold bottom in the run, but switch to plain leads when you want baits to slowly roll and search along the seabed for flatties.

Wind direction dramatically influences sport around Southport. A south-westerly or westerly blow colours the water and stirs food, often triggering cod, bass and ray activity once the sea settles. On calm, clear days, scale down line diameters and hook sizes, and fish evenings or night tides for better results. By matching tactics to tide, weather and the subtle channel structure, Southport’s extensive coastline can produce consistent sea fishing throughout the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Southport 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 4 beaches and bays in this area.

Ainsdale Beach - 5.48270918032km , Formby Beach - 10.66195795103km , St Anne's Beach - 11.49111984299km , Liverpool Bay - 17.7449205137km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Southport. 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.

Birkdale Sands - 2.98341281231km , Fine Jane Brook - 3.26212935369km , Horse Bank - 4.40324880718km , Black Brook - 4.44947751577km , Sandy Brook - 4.49842236016km , Drummersdale - 4.97973250643km , Ainsdale Beach - 5.48270918032km , Mill Stream - 6.34686142654km , Stanner Point - 9.75063054518km , Hurlston Brook - 9.80332030872km , Salters Bank - 10.4336729121km , Formby Point - 10.63060470857km , Formby Beach - 10.66195795103km , Langley's Brook - 10.98071447996km , St Anne's Beach - 11.49111984299km , River Douglas - 15.20616667513km , Goose Island - 15.50525105168km , Crusader Bank - 15.75535530756km , Taylors Bank - 16.25544687102km , Liverpool Bay - 17.7449205137km , River Ribble - 18.46533282371km , Kirby Brook - 19.67111490477km , Fazakerley Brook - 21.06464673905km , Great Burbo Bank - 21.15205152823km , Hornby Dock (historical) - 21.65992961817km , Sugar Brook - 21.84104473611km , River Mersey - 21.84740101687km , Alexandra Dock - 22.13208199583km , Langton Dock - 22.50532727797km , North Carriers Dock (historical) - 22.75762641966km , Brocklebank Dock - 22.7891956853km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 3 - 23.66367003696km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 2 (historical) - 23.81743261504km , Huskisson Dock - 23.82390784809km , Huskisson Branch Dock No. 1 - 23.98699699244km , Sandond Dock (historical) - 24.19624950342km , Sandon Half Tide Dock - 24.29936691498km , Wellington Dock (historical) - 24.38956163462km , Bramley Moore Dock - 24.57761139045km , Nelson Dock - 24.76426714748km

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