Foreland Point
Foreland Point is a coastal point in Ards and North Down, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (58) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Feels like 1.7° around 06:00.
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.
- Shore68
- Boat61
- Rock64
- Kayak54
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore68
- Boat61
- Rock64
- Kayak54
- Spearfishing52est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NE · wind quartering offshore
- strong current
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 74 | 65 | 69 | 49 | 56 | 7–19kn E | 0.08–0.62m E | 0.18m · 3.3s E | 13.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 66 | 39 | 52 | 2 | 20 | 12–19kn SSE | 0.38–0.64m SE | 0.24m · 3.6s E | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 71 | 61 | 68 | 26 | 40 | 9–26kn SW | 0.36–1.04m SE | 0.34m · 4.3s ESE | 13.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 68 | 61 | 64 | 54 | 52 | 5–18kn SW | 0.14–0.52m NW | 0.15m · 4.6s NNW | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15–33kn NNW | 0.28–1.18m N | 0.33m · 4.3s NE | 13.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 46 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 20 | 11–40kn SW | 0.36–1.30m SW | 0.29m · 6.1s W | 13.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–42kn W | 0.54–1.12m WNW | 0.40m · 6.3s NW | 13.3° |
Nearest town: Donaghadee (1.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Donaghadee Lighthouse — lighthouse, 1.2 km
- Copeland Island — island, 2.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Foreland Point?
Our fishing score for Foreland Point on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Foreland Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:06 AM, 09:10 PM. Low tides: 02:55 AM, 03:11 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Foreland Point?
The mean spring range at Foreland Point is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Foreland 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.