Prospect Point
Prospect Point is a coastal point on the Irish Sea coast, in Fingal County, 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
Good (57) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.5° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore81
- Boat78
- Rock79
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing est.65
- Shore81
- Boat78
- Rock79
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing65est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- likely murky water
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 82 | 78 | 62 | 56 | 51 | 3–9kn NE | 0.26–0.84m E | 0.40m · 3.3s ENE | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 88 | 87 | 37 | 36 | 17 | 3–9kn SSE | 0.62–0.92m SSE | 0.20m · 4.6s SSE | 13.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 63 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 3–17kn WSW | 0.24–0.98m WSW | 0.26m · 4.0s WSW | 12.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 81 | 78 | 79 | 71 | 65 | 3–10kn WSW | 0.14–0.76m SSW | 0.15m · 3.7s S | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 51 | 47 | 45 | 26 | 28 | 6–21kn NW | 0.44–1.12m N | 0.44m · 4.0s NE | 12.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 46 | 41 | 44 | 18 | 29 | 7–28kn SW | 0.30–1.22m SSW | 0.39m · 4.7s SSE | 11.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 34 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 12–28kn W | 0.26–0.80m WSW | 0.21m · 4.5s SSW | 11.8° |
Nearest town: Swords (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Swords Castle — castle, 2.0 km
- Swords Round Tower — tower, 2.3 km
- Glasmoe Abbey — ruins, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Prospect Point?
Our fishing score for Prospect Point on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Prospect Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:45 AM, 09:46 PM. Low tides: 03:05 AM, 03:20 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Prospect Point?
The mean spring range at Prospect Point is about 3.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Prospect Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:04 AM and sets at 06:12 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 03:11 AM.