South Benfleet
South Benfleet is a town on the East Anglian coast in Essex, United Kingdom, with a population of 48,824.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (52) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a light breeze.
- Shore76
- Boat68
- Rock71
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing est.58
- Shore76
- Boat68
- Rock71
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing58est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 84 | 2–7kn E | 0.22–0.36m ENE | 0.23m · 3.9s ENE | 15.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 77 | 80 | 70 | 66 | 3–12kn ESE | 0.32–0.52m ENE | 0.34m · 4.0s ENE | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 69 | 70 | 66 | 62 | 2–17kn SSW | 0.18–0.48m S | 0.14m · 3.8s NE | 15.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 68 | 71 | 60 | 58 | 4–13kn SW | 0.04–0.30m WSW | 0.06m · 2.0s WSW | 15.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 57 | 55 | 56 | 42 | 49 | 5–21kn SW | 0.16–0.58m SSE | 0.13m · 3.1s E | 15.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 36 | 45 | 6 | 23 | 8–20kn WSW | 0.14–0.62m WSW | 0.05m · 2.6s W | 14.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 24 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11–19kn W | 0.10–0.48m WSW | 0.06m · 2.5s W | 14.5° |
Hadleigh lies 3.5 km away, with Hadleigh Castle nearby at 3.6 km. Canvey Island is 2.7 km off, and the Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum is 3.6 km distant. Nearby coastal points include Thorney Bay (4.9 km), Horseshoes Bay (5.3 km), the Isle of Grain (7.2 km), London Gateway Port (7.3 km) and Lower Hope Point (7.9 km). Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 5.25 m.
Also known as
Benfleet Theas
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Hadleigh Castle — castle, 3.6 km
- Canvey Island — island, 2.7 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum — museum, 3.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at South Benfleet?
Our fishing score for South Benfleet on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at South Benfleet on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:24 AM, 11:00 PM. Low tides: 03:34 AM, 04:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at South Benfleet?
The mean spring range at South Benfleet is about 5.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at South Benfleet?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:33 AM and sets at 05:49 PM. The moon rises at 04:18 PM and sets at 02:46 AM.