Ring Mahon Strand
Ring Mahon Strand is a beach 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 37 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.
- Shore4
- Boat32
- Rock0
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- Spearfishing est.0
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–09:00, 15:00–00:00
- 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
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 78 | 81 | 60 | 55 | 47 | 3–7kn N | 0.44–1.02m E | 0.52m · 3.8s E | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 14 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–17kn SSE | 1.08–1.58m SSE | 0.76m · 5.0s SE | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–15kn W | 1.06–1.58m WSW | 0.76m · 7.2s SW | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 4 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–17kn NNW | 1.16–1.90m SSW | 1.09m · 6.2s SSW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 20 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–22kn WNW | 1.02–2.34m SW | 0.98m · 8.2s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 12 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–21kn SW | 1.08–3.40m SW | 0.93m · 7.3s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–19kn W | 1.30–2.40m SW | 1.19m · 7.4s SSW | 13.0° |
Nearest town: Passage West (3.6 km)
Places covered by this forecast
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Cork Mediumwave Mast — tower, 1.1 km
- Blackrock Castle — castle, 2.2 km
- Little Island — island, 1.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ring Mahon Strand?
Our fishing score for Ring Mahon Strand on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ring Mahon Strand 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 Ring Mahon Strand?
The mean spring range at Ring Mahon Strand is about 3.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ring Mahon Strand?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:10 AM and sets at 06:24 PM. The moon rises at 04:55 PM and sets at 03:23 AM.