Boat and kayak fishing: the sea for a small boat

What SeaAj reads for you

Small boat

Whether the sea is fit for a small boat now, and from what time it stops being fit.

Drift

How fast and toward where the wind and current would carry you.

Wind

When the wind is expected to rise and to how much, or that no rise is expected.

Back by

A return time before the light or the sea turns against you.

Best hours

The fishing index of light, tide, moon, pressure and wind, with the reason.

When to stay out

Wind forecast to rise while you are far from the shore.
Short, steep waves, which are harder on a small boat than long swell.
A drift that carries you toward rocks or a lee shore.

Before you go

Wear a life jacket, and carry a charged phone and a way to call for help.
Tell someone your plan and your return time, and keep to it.
Decide your turning-back time before you leave, and go earlier if the wind rises.
Do not overload the boat, and anchor or drift only where you can recover.
Check the legal minimum size and rules before you keep any fish.

Fish you can target

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if the sea is too rough for a small boat?

SeaAj gives a verdict for a small boat and marks the hour from which the sea is unfit. It is an estimate from forecast models, not a guarantee: look at the sea and the sky yourself.

What is the best time to fish from a boat?

It depends on the species and the conditions. SeaAj shows the best hours for the day, and the hours when the sea turns worse, so you can fish the first and be back before the second.

Other activities

These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.