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Loop Head

Loop Head is a cape 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.

  • Gusting 34 kn around 23:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • falling pressure
  • a light breeze
  • faces W · wind quartering onshore
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Which day to go

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DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon446240004–10kn ESE0.92–2.22m WNW1.50m · 10.5s WNW14.1°
20 Tue42000008–26kn SE2.06–4.72m WNW1.81m · 10.4s WNW14.0°
21 Wed43000009–26kn WNW3.52–4.98m WNW2.86m · 9.8s WNW14.0°
22 Thu54000006–21kn W2.32–3.58m WNW2.63m · 8.8s WNW13.9°
23 Fri530000012–32kn WNW2.76–4.34m WNW2.37m · 9.6s W13.8°
24 Sat610000014–43kn WSW3.70–6.06m W2.35m · 10.7s WNW13.7°
25 Sun730000013–38kn W3.08–6.00m WNW3.10m · 10.2s WNW13.6°

Nearest town: Kilbaha (⁦6.0 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Loop Head DGPS-Transmitter — tower, ⁦0.4 km⁩
  • Loop Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦0.4 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Loop Head?

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

When is high tide at Loop Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:09 AM, 03:15 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:03 AM, 09:24 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Loop Head?

The mean spring range at Loop Head is about ⁦3.8 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Loop Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:29 PM. The moon rises at 05:01 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.