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Ballymacus Point

Ballymacus Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Cork, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.3 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

55Good

Best window 11:00 – 12:00

Good (55) — best around ⁦11:00–12:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.

  • Gusting 37 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.
  • Shore37
  • Boat63
  • Rock0
  • Kayak0
  • Spearfishing0est.

Go — Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h ago
ShoreMarginalBoatGoRockNot todayKayakNot todaySpearfishingNot today

Best ⁦09:00–12:00⁩·Avoid ⁦00:00–03:00⁩, ⁦15:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • falling pressure
  • a comfortable water temperature
  • faces SE · wind onshore
  • strong wind
  • heavy rain

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Tides

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Coefficient 54

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Which day to go

Updated about 12 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4781796559513–8kn N0.36–0.86m E0.47m · 3.7s E13.3°
20 Tue4436360004–16kn S0.90–1.38m SSE0.68m · 4.8s SE13.4°
21 Wed4242450004–18kn W0.82–1.26m WSW0.66m · 5.8s SW13.2°
22 Thu5537630001–19kn S0.92–1.56m SSW0.82m · 5.3s SSW13.1°
23 Fri5346550007–25kn WNW0.82–1.90m SW0.78m · 8.0s SSW13.0°
24 Sat6037410008–25kn WSW0.88–2.54m SW0.81m · 6.8s SSW12.9°
25 Sun7133570006–16kn WSW0.94–1.88m SW0.80m · 7.7s SSW12.8°

Nearest town: Kinsale (⁦5.7 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Big Sovereign — island, ⁦1.1 km⁩
  • Charles’s Fort — ruins, ⁦3.5 km⁩
  • Mount Long Castle — castle, ⁦4.1 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballymacus Point?

Our fishing score for Ballymacus Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Ballymacus Point on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦02:58 AM, 03:21 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:17 AM, 09:44 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Ballymacus Point?

The mean spring range at Ballymacus Point is about ⁦3.3 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballymacus Point?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 06:25 PM. The moon rises at 04:55 PM and sets at 03:24 AM.