Peskio

Whale Head

Whale Head is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Donegal, Ireland. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦3 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

59Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.

  • Feels like ⁦0.6°⁩ around 03:00.
    Why we say thisApparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
  • Shore70
  • Boat71
  • Rock41
  • Kayak49
  • Spearfishing26est.

Go — Shore or Boat

Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h ago
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Best ⁦21:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • moving water
  • falling pressure

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Tides

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Coefficient 51

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Which day to go

Updated about 3 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5269685559452–7kn SSE0.22–0.58m WNW0.37m · 10.1s WNW13.3°
20 Tue55585312105–12kn SSE0.54–0.68m WNW0.54m · 10.9s NW13.2°
21 Wed54425082505–19kn W0.52–1.26m NW0.75m · 8.3s NW13.0°
22 Thu5970714149262–7kn SSW0.42–0.86m NW0.46m · 7.8s WNW12.9°
23 Fri5563584051241–15kn WNW0.42–0.90m NW0.53m · 8.5s WNW12.8°
24 Sat5632440005–33kn SSW0.72–1.28m WNW0.75m · 9.5s WNW12.5°
25 Sun640000012–34kn W1.24–1.70m NW1.29m · 9.6s NW12.6°

Nearest town: Ramelton (⁦5.1 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Whale Head?

Our fishing score for Whale Head on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Whale Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦05:15 AM, 05:17 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦11:02 AM, 11:39 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Whale Head?

The mean spring range at Whale Head is about ⁦3 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Whale Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:14 PM. The moon rises at 04:54 PM and sets at 03:14 AM.