Fishing weather in Sandwell
A 0–100 index for daytime hours from wind, rain, pressure and the moon. It is a rule of thumb for reference, not a scientific forecast of fish.
🎣 Today · Sandwell
Excellent
Today's fishing index is 76/100.
76/100
- Morning golden hour
- 07:06–08:14
- Evening golden hour
- 17:33–18:41
- Moon
- Waxing crescent
- Illuminated
- 4%
Today
Monday 12/10
76/100Excellent
- Windaverage 11 km/h22/30
- Rainup to 13% chance, 0.2 mm25/25
- Pressureunknown10/20
- Moonnear new or full moon19/25
Tomorrow
Tuesday 13/10
35/100Fair
- Windaverage 23 km/h10/30
- Rainup to 80% chance, 2.4 mm5/25
- Pressurechanges up to 4.4 hPa / 3 h4/20
- Moonbetween new and full moon16/25
Fishing tips
- Go at golden hourFish usually bite more at dawn and late afternoon than in the midday sun.
- Steady pressureWhen pressure drops fast (before storms), fish often bite less.
- Check the tidesAt sea and in estuaries, fish are often active when the tide turns.
- Safety firstLeave the water at the first thunder; a fishing rod conducts electricity.
Fishing weather FAQ
How is the fishing index calculated?
A 0–100 score for daytime hours, adding points for light wind, little rain, steady pressure and a moon near new or full. It is a rule of thumb for reference, not a scientific forecast of fish.
Why does the moon phase matter for fishing?
New and full moons bring stronger (spring) tides that move water and food around — many anglers find fish bite better on those days.
How windy is too windy for fishing?
Above about 30 km/h, waves get big, bait is hard to control and boating is risky. A light breeze, though, ripples the water and can make fish less wary.