Ardmore Head
Ardmore Head is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Cork, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Fair (51) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 35 kn around 19:00.
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 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–12:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces ENE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 62 | 53 | 52 | 22 | 33 | 10–22kn NE | 0.50–1.20m ENE | 0.53m · 3.8s ENE | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–29kn S | 1.24–1.88m SSE | 0.69m · 5.2s SE | 14.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–27kn W | 1.40–1.84m WSW | 0.94m · 6.5s SW | 13.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–26kn SSW | 1.26–1.86m SSW | 1.22m · 6.2s SW | 13.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–36kn WNW | 1.18–2.48m SW | 1.21m · 8.2s SSW | 13.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–23kn WSW | 1.24–3.52m SW | 0.91m · 7.5s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–19kn W | 1.34–2.90m SW | 1.29m · 7.5s SW | 13.0° |
Nearest town: Ardmore (1.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ardmore Head?
Our fishing score for Ardmore Head on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ardmore Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:04 AM, 03:30 PM. Low tides: 09:29 AM, 09:59 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ardmore Head?
The mean spring range at Ardmore Head is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ardmore Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:07 AM and sets at 06:22 PM. The moon rises at 04:52 PM and sets at 03:20 AM.