The Gobbins
The Gobbins is a cape in Mid and East Antrim, United Kingdom. Tides are moderate here — about 2.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (61) — 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 4 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 E · wind quartering onshore
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| 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 | 48 | 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: Whitehead (5.5 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at The Gobbins?
Our fishing score for The Gobbins on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at The Gobbins on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:03 AM, 09:05 PM. Low tides: 02:47 AM, 03:02 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at The Gobbins?
The mean spring range at The Gobbins is about 2.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at The Gobbins?
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.