Peskio

Mace Head

Mace Head is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in County Galway, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.8 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

53Fair

Best window 17:00 – 20:00

Fair (53) — best around ⁦17:00–20:00⁩, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

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Not today

Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h ago
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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 51

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Which day to go

Updated about 1 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4319390004–9kn ESE1.00–1.96m W1.31m · 10.1s W14.4°
20 Tue41000007–19kn SE1.94–3.74m WSW1.65m · 9.7s W14.3°
21 Wed42000002–20kn WNW2.52–3.80m W2.29m · 9.1s W13.9°
22 Thu53000002–10kn NW2.04–2.72m W2.22m · 8.6s W13.6°
23 Fri52000006–22kn WNW2.12–3.46m W2.10m · 9.1s W13.2°
24 Sat580000011–28kn WSW3.00–5.94m WSW1.63m · 9.3s WSW12.9°
25 Sun72000007–27kn W2.56–5.56m W2.56m · 9.7s W12.5°

Nearest town: Ard (⁦1.6 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Ard Castle — ruins, ⁦2.6 km⁩
  • Saint Macdaras Island — island, ⁦2.4 km⁩

Questions

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

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

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:27 AM, 03:32 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:22 AM, 09:42 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Mace Head?

The mean spring range at Mace Head is about ⁦3.8 m⁩.

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:19 AM and sets at 06:28 PM. The moon rises at 05:02 PM and sets at 03:27 AM.