Peskio

Ballard Bay

Ballard Bay is a bay on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Clare, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.8 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

54Fair

Best window 11:00 – 12:00

Fair (54) — best around ⁦11:00–12:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.

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Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago
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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • falling pressure
  • a light breeze
  • faces N · wind quartering offshore
  • big swell
  • likely murky water

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Tides

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4338430802–8kn ESE0.70–1.66m WNW1.08m · 10.5s WNW14.0°
20 Tue41000006–20kn SE1.54–3.36m WNW1.45m · 10.3s WNW13.8°
21 Wed43000004–22kn WNW2.54–3.52m WNW2.25m · 9.9s WNW13.5°
22 Thu54000003–14kn SW1.70–2.62m WNW1.82m · 9.2s WNW13.2°
23 Fri53000008–24kn WNW1.94–3.18m WNW1.91m · 9.7s WNW13.1°
24 Sat60000009–32kn WSW2.74–4.34m W1.96m · 10.5s WNW12.8°
25 Sun73000008–30kn W2.22–4.32m WNW2.55m · 10.0s WNW12.5°

Also known as

Bá an Bhaile Aird

Nearest town: Kilkee (⁦6.6 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Carricknacleara — island, ⁦0.7 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballard Bay?

Our fishing score for Ballard Bay on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Ballard Bay on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:14 AM, 03:20 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:08 AM, 09:28 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Ballard Bay?

The mean spring range at Ballard Bay is about ⁦3.8 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballard Bay?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:28 PM. The moon rises at 05:00 PM and sets at 03:27 AM.