Black Point
Black Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Cork, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.7 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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.
- Gusting 36 kn around 18:00.
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 7 h agoAvoid 00:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- 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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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 7 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 19 Mon | 70 | 66 | 56 | 55 | 42 | 4–14kn NNW | 0.46–1.08m E | 0.53m · 4.0s E | 13.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–17kn S | 1.14–1.64m SSE | 0.77m · 5.2s SE | 13.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–19kn W | 1.20–1.74m WSW | 0.85m · 7.6s SW | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–20kn S | 1.26–1.90m SSW | 1.10m · 6.1s SSW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–27kn WNW | 1.16–2.48m SW | 1.13m · 8.3s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–22kn WSW | 1.22–3.44m SW | 1.02m · 7.3s SSW | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn WSW | 1.30–2.66m SW | 1.16m · 7.6s SW | 13.0° |
Nearest town: Ringaskiddy (1.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Ringaskiddy Island — island, 1.5 km
- Fort Mitchell — fort, 3.0 km
- Spit Bank Lighthouse — lighthouse, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Black Point?
Our fishing score for Black Point on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Black Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:09 AM, 03:29 PM. Low tides: 09:17 AM, 09:45 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Black Point?
The mean spring range at Black Point is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Black Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:09 AM and sets at 06:24 PM. The moon rises at 04:54 PM and sets at 03:23 AM.