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Slyne Head

Slyne Head is a cape 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.

53Fair

Best window 11:00 – 12:00

Fair (53) — best around ⁦11:00–12:00⁩, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Gusting 32 kn around 22:00.
    Why we say thisGusts, 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 12 h ago
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Why
  • moving water
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • faces SSE · wind offshore
  • big swell
  • wind blowing offshore

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Tides

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Coefficient 50

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Which day to go

Updated about 12 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon430120008–19kn SE1.30–2.60m W1.77m · 10.2s W14.5°
20 Tue410000017–31kn SSE2.56–5.18m W2.06m · 10.0s W14.4°
21 Wed41000005–31kn WNW3.46–5.18m WNW2.99m · 9.5s W14.1°
22 Thu53000005–24kn W2.80–3.44m W3.04m · 8.6s W13.9°
23 Fri520000016–31kn WNW2.88–4.26m WNW2.49m · 9.7s W13.5°
24 Sat580000019–43kn WSW4.24–7.54m W2.38m · 9.3s W13.0°
25 Sun720000015–40kn W3.54–7.60m WNW3.16m · 9.6s W12.3°

Nearest town: Ballyconneely (⁦12 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Slyne Head Lighthouse — lighthouse, ⁦0.5 km⁩
  • Illaunamid — island, ⁦0.7 km⁩

Questions

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

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

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:33 AM, 03:35 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:29 AM, 09:49 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Slyne Head?

The mean spring range at Slyne Head is about ⁦3.6 m⁩.

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:20 AM and sets at 06:29 PM. The moon rises at 05:03 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.