Ballyferis Point
Ballyferis Point is a coastal point in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (57) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Feels like 0.3° around 02:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore76
- Boat72
- Rock75
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing est.61
- Shore76
- Boat72
- Rock75
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing61est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces NE · wind onshore
- strong current
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 81 | 76 | 76 | 62 | 60 | 2–14kn E | 0.08–0.62m E | 0.24m · 2.9s E | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 87 | 83 | 83 | 64 | 61 | 5–9kn SSE | 0.42–0.62m SE | 0.29m · 3.1s ESE | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 75 | 71 | 69 | 61 | 58 | 5–17kn SW | 0.40–0.88m SE | 0.34m · 3.9s SE | 13.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 72 | 75 | 62 | 61 | 1–10kn SW | 0.14–0.42m WNW | 0.14m · 3.4s NNW | 13.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 52 | 43 | 40 | 15 | 17 | 6–17kn NW | 0.30–1.10m NNE | 0.35m · 3.6s ENE | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 44 | 42 | 44 | 20 | 23 | 6–40kn SW | 0.30–1.34m SW | 0.31m · 5.5s SW | 13.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–43kn W | 0.44–0.98m W | 0.30m · 5.4s NW | 13.1° |
Nearest town: Ballywalter (3.8 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballyferis Point?
Our fishing score for Ballyferis Point on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ballyferis Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:10 AM, 09:16 PM. Low tides: 02:54 AM, 03:10 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ballyferis Point?
The mean spring range at Ballyferis Point is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballyferis Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:06 AM.