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Buncronan Port

Buncronan Port is a cove on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Donegal, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.3 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

53Fair

Best window 18:00 – 20:00

Fair (53) — best around ⁦18:00–20:00⁩, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦0.6°⁩ around 07:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
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Why
  • moving water
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • big swell
  • likely murky water

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Tides

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Coefficient 46

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Which day to go

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DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4326410004–8kn E0.88–1.50m W1.07m · 9.1s W14.0°
20 Tue40010004–18kn ESE1.26–1.56m W1.29m · 10.1s W13.8°
21 Wed39000003–19kn WNW1.80–2.86m W1.83m · 9.3s W13.7°
22 Thu53000001–7kn E1.38–1.80m W1.46m · 8.9s W13.5°
23 Fri50000004–15kn WNW1.38–2.38m W1.70m · 9.0s W13.4°
24 Sat560000012–31kn SW2.06–4.68m W1.67m · 10.3s WNW13.1°
25 Sun690000011–32kn W2.40–4.34m W2.29m · 10.3s W12.9°

Nearest town: Dunkineely (⁦4.4 km⁩)

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Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Buncronan Port?

Our fishing score for Buncronan Port on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Buncronan Port on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦04:00 AM, 04:05 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:45 AM, 10:24 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Buncronan Port?

The mean spring range at Buncronan Port is about ⁦3.3 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Buncronan Port?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:15 AM and sets at 06:18 PM. The moon rises at 04:57 PM and sets at 03:18 AM.