Ross Point
Ross Point is a coastal point 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.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (53) — 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 this
Gusts, 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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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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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 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–10kn ESE | 0.92–2.22m WNW | 1.50m · 10.5s WNW | 14.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–26kn SE | 2.06–4.72m WNW | 1.81m · 10.4s WNW | 14.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–26kn WNW | 3.52–4.98m WNW | 2.86m · 9.8s WNW | 14.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–21kn W | 2.32–3.58m WNW | 2.63m · 8.8s WNW | 13.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–32kn WNW | 2.76–4.34m WNW | 2.37m · 9.6s W | 13.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–43kn WSW | 3.70–6.06m W | 2.35m · 10.7s WNW | 13.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–38kn W | 3.08–6.00m WNW | 3.10m · 10.2s WNW | 13.6° |
Nearest town: Kilbaha (3.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Loop Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, 4.8 km
- Loop Head DGPS-Transmitter — tower, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ross Point?
Our fishing score for Ross Point on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ross Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:11 AM, 03:17 PM. Low tides: 09:05 AM, 09:25 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ross Point?
The mean spring range at Ross Point is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ross Point?
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 03:28 AM.