Vances Point
Vances Point is a coastal point in County Donegal, Ireland. Tides are moderate here — about 1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Good (62) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.4° around 02:00.
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.
- Shore80
- Boat74
- Rock76
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing est.58
- Shore80
- Boat74
- Rock76
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing58est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
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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
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- Cloud— %
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 90 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 72 | 1–7kn S | 0.02–0.04m SE | 0.00m · 1.6s SE | |
| 20 Tue | 78 | 70 | 73 | 64 | 54 | 2–13kn SE | 0.02–0.30m SE | 0.00m · 2.2s SE | |
| 21 Wed | 63 | 60 | 62 | 43 | 47 | 3–22kn WNW | 0.02–0.70m W | 0.00m · 1.9s W | |
| 22 Thu | 80 | 74 | 76 | 62 | 58 | 3–10kn SW | 0.02–0.24m SW | 0.01m · 1.9s SW | |
| 23 Fri | 61 | 55 | 59 | 50 | 44 | 2–16kn WNW | 0.02–0.56m NW | 0.00m · 2.1s N | |
| 24 Sat | 47 | 44 | 47 | 19 | 29 | 7–31kn SW | 0.16–1.38m SSW | 0.00m · 2.3s SW | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–33kn W | 1.36–1.48m W | 0.00m · 2.3s N |
Nearest town: Moville (8.7 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Vances Point?
Our fishing score for Vances Point on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Vances Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 07:11 AM, 06:55 PM. Low tides: 01:47 AM, 01:22 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Vances Point?
The mean spring range at Vances Point is about 1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Vances Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:12 AM and sets at 06:12 PM. The moon rises at 04:53 PM and sets at 03:12 AM.