Portmuck Bay
Portmuck Bay is a bay in Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (62) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Feels like -1.8° around 04:00.
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.
- Shore71
- Boat63
- Rock67
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing est.54
- Shore71
- Boat63
- Rock67
- Kayak50
- Spearfishing54est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 03:00–15:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- faces N · wind offshore
- wind blowing offshore
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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 | 81 | 78 | 79 | 73 | 68 | 2–14kn E | 0.06–0.52m ENE | 0.18m · 3.0s ENE | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 71 | 75 | 38 | 48 | 6–10kn SSE | 0.30–0.52m SE | 0.24m · 3.3s ESE | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 67 | 68 | 58 | 57 | 5–18kn SW | 0.26–0.96m NE | 0.29m · 3.9s E | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 63 | 67 | 50 | 54 | 1–11kn SW | 0.12–0.42m NW | 0.13m · 3.9s NNW | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 54 | 47 | 42 | 23 | 24 | 5–18kn NW | 0.20–1.00m N | 0.26m · 3.2s ENE | 13.4° | |
| 24 Sat | 45 | 43 | 44 | 34 | 35 | 5–30kn SW | 0.32–1.02m SW | 0.22m · 4.6s NNW | 13.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–34kn W | 0.44–0.98m WNW | 0.32m · 5.1s NNW | 13.4° |
Nearest town: Larne (5.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Isle of Muck — island, 0.8 km
- Olderfleet Castle — ruins, 4.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Portmuck Bay?
Our fishing score for Portmuck Bay on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Portmuck Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:01 AM, 09:01 PM. Low tides: 02:44 AM, 02:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Portmuck Bay?
The mean spring range at Portmuck Bay is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Portmuck Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 06:07 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 03:07 AM.