Tide times and fishing forecast for any coast

TideSpot shows today’s high and low tides, the tide curve and the tidal range for any point on the coast, together with a 0–100 fishing activity index and the best times to fish, sunrise and sunset, moon phase and solunar periods, wind, waves, swell and sea temperature. Search for a town, beach or port, use your location or pick an exact spot on the map. 7-day forecast in local time, in 8 languages and in metric or imperial units. Free, with no account needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best tide for fishing?: Fish tend to feed when the water is moving, so the hours when the tide is running usually fish better than the slack water at high or low tide. Many shore anglers favour the last two hours of the flood and the first hour of the ebb, but it depends on the species and the spot, and local knowledge counts. TideSpot shows how strongly the water is moving each hour, from slack to strong, and combines it with dawn, dusk and solunar periods to suggest the best times to fish.
What are solunar periods?: They are the times of day when, according to the solunar theory popularised by John Alden Knight in the 1920s, fish and other animals are more active. Major periods last about two hours and are centred on the moon passing overhead or underfoot; minor periods last about an hour around moonrise and moonset. Use them as a guide, especially when they coincide with dawn, dusk or a running tide. TideSpot calculates them every day for the exact place you choose.
What is the difference between spring and neap tides?: Spring tides happen around the new and full moon, when the sun and moon line up and their pull adds together: high tides are higher, low tides are lower and currents are stronger. Neap tides come around the first and last quarter, with a smaller range and weaker currents. The name has nothing to do with the season, and the effect usually arrives a day or two after the moon phase. TideSpot shows where each day falls in the cycle.
Why do some low tides have negative heights?: TideSpot measures heights from mean sea level, so the water drops below zero at low tide. Nautical charts and most official tide tables use chart datum, a level close to the lowest possible tide, which is why their heights are almost always positive. Times and tidal range (the difference between high and low water) are comparable; absolute heights are not.
How accurate is the tide forecast?: Tides come from the Open-Meteo Marine API, a global ocean model with a grid of about 8 km. They are a good guide on open coasts, but can be less accurate in estuaries, rias, harbours and very indented coastlines. If the nearest model point is several kilometres away, TideSpot tells you. Use it to plan your day, not to navigate: always check official tide tables and marine forecasts.
How do I install TideSpot and use it offline?: No app store needed. On Android, open the browser menu and tap “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”; on iPhone or iPad, tap “Share” in Safari and then “Add to Home Screen”. In browsers that support it, you can also use the “Install app” button in Settings. TideSpot keeps the latest forecast for up to 6 places, so you can still check it on the boat or on the pier without coverage.