Belgooly
Belgooly is a town on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Cork, Ireland, with a population of 826.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (54) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 1.4° around 23:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do. - Gusting 43 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.
- Shore32
- Boat62
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore32
- Boat62
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Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 81 | 79 | 65 | 59 | 51 | 3–8kn N | 0.36–0.86m E | 0.47m · 3.7s E | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn S | 0.90–1.38m SSE | 0.68m · 4.8s SE | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 42 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn W | 0.82–1.26m WSW | 0.66m · 5.8s SW | 13.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 32 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–22kn S | 0.94–1.62m SSW | 0.83m · 6.0s SSW | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 48 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–26kn WNW | 0.80–1.90m SW | 0.81m · 7.6s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 38 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–24kn WSW | 0.86–2.76m SW | 0.76m · 7.3s SW | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 19 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn W | 1.04–1.88m SW | 0.86m · 7.8s SSW | 12.8° |
Belgooly is 4.5 km from Kinsale and 2.5 km from Mount Long Castle, with Charles's Fort 4.8 km away. Nearby coastal features include Blinknure Point (5 km), Lower Cove (5.8 km), Money Point and Ferry Point (both 5.9 km), and Oyster Haven bay (6.3 km). Tides here are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.26 m.
Also known as
Béal Guala
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Mount Long Castle — castle, 2.5 km
- Charles’s Fort — ruins, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Belgooly?
Our fishing score for Belgooly on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Belgooly 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 Belgooly?
The mean spring range at Belgooly is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Belgooly?
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.