TIDE TABLES

Both the novice and experienced wildfowler should possess a good knowledge of tidal flows and their effects, firstly to ensure his own safety and secondly to improve his shooting.

Although the shooting managed by A.W.A.C. does not have the inherent dangers of an expansive flat saltmarsh, the shooting is carried out adjacent to a very fast flowing river and combined with the slippery oozing mud, great care must be taken at all times.

For any wildfowler wishing to sample shooting in other areas, it's extremely important to obtain some local assistance or spend a good deal of reconnaissance time during daylight hours at all levels of tide - Be well prepared, remember, adverse weather conditions can have a very significant effect on the tidal times indicated below.  Winds can easily create surges of over 0.6m - this occurs several times a year in the North Sea. On rare occasions, such surges have even attained a height of over 2 metres in the Humber Estuary. Because of this any tidal predictions should be considered with extreme caution.

The successful wildfowler will usually be the one who spends many hours building up his knowledge of his river/estuary, the flightlines and the feeding habits of his intended quarry. Unfortunately, certainly in my case, when I've done the necessary homework and picked the perfect tide, the perfect weather, the perfect moon phase, waited for the wigeon to arrive - I've usually got to go to work!

Follow link for times and heights at Blacktoft - Club members are issued with their own tables for further guidance.

   Courtesy of www.easytide.com