Kilcolgan Point
Kilcolgan Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Galway, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 4.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (55) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore59
- Boat74
- Rock0
- Kayak9
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore59
- Boat74
- Rock0
- Kayak9
- Spearfishing0est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 21:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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Tides
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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 | 65 | 67 | 36 | 45 | 24 | 3–6kn ENE | 0.34–0.64m W | 0.50m · 12.8s W | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 55 | 54 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6–16kn SE | 0.56–0.86m WSW | 0.57m · 12.2s W | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 24 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–21kn WNW | 0.76–1.42m W | 1.02m · 10.2s W | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 59 | 74 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 5–11kn SW | 0.62–0.88m W | 0.71m · 10.5s W | 13.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 33 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–19kn WNW | 0.68–1.24m W | 0.95m · 9.9s W | 12.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–29kn SW | 0.74–1.44m WSW | 0.41m · 11.8s WSW | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–26kn W | 1.42–1.46m W | 0.63m · 13.9s W | 12.6° |
Nearest town: Galway (5.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Tawin Island — island, 0.9 km
- Mutton Island Light — lighthouse, 3.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Kilcolgan Point?
Our fishing score for Kilcolgan Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Kilcolgan Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:24 AM, 03:30 PM. Low tides: 09:16 AM, 09:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Kilcolgan Point?
The mean spring range at Kilcolgan Point is about 4.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Kilcolgan Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:15 AM and sets at 06:24 PM. The moon rises at 04:58 PM and sets at 03:24 AM.