Aughrus Point
Aughrus Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Galway, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Fair (52) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 31 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- 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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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–16kn SE | 1.30–2.48m W | 1.68m · 9.8s W | 14.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–30kn SSE | 2.44–4.84m W | 1.97m · 9.8s W | 14.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–29kn WNW | 3.20–4.72m WNW | 2.89m · 9.4s W | 14.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–23kn WNW | 2.48–3.28m W | 2.79m · 8.6s W | 13.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–29kn WNW | 2.66–4.28m WNW | 2.55m · 9.7s W | 13.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–45kn WSW | 3.92–7.04m W | 2.15m · 9.3s W | 13.1° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–41kn W | 3.42–6.66m WNW | 2.95m · 9.8s W | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Cleggan (6.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Friar Island — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aughrus Point?
Our fishing score for Aughrus Point on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Aughrus Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:38 AM, 03:40 PM. Low tides: 09:33 AM, 09:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aughrus Point?
The mean spring range at Aughrus Point is about 3.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aughrus Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:20 AM and sets at 06:28 PM. The moon rises at 05:03 PM and sets at 03:28 AM.