Ballinskelligs Bay
Ballinskelligs Bay is a bay on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Kerry, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 11:00 – 12:00
Fair (54) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 34 kn around 19:00.
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 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 46 | 53 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 1–5kn NE | 0.62–1.72m W | 1.14m · 10.8s W | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–28kn SSE | 1.70–3.58m W | 1.54m · 9.8s W | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–19kn WNW | 2.84–3.64m W | 2.32m · 9.6s W | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–20kn NNE | 2.10–3.06m W | 2.28m · 8.7s W | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–25kn WNW | 2.88–3.28m WNW | 1.97m · 9.5s W | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–32kn WSW | 2.90–4.36m WSW | 1.97m · 9.7s W | 12.4° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–29kn W | 2.40–4.22m W | 2.55m · 9.5s W | 12.5° |
Also known as
Baile an Sceilg
Nearest town: Waterville (2.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Horse Island — island, 5.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballinskelligs Bay?
Our fishing score for Ballinskelligs Bay on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ballinskelligs Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:42 AM, 02:51 PM. Low tides: 08:36 AM, 08:56 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ballinskelligs Bay?
The mean spring range at Ballinskelligs Bay is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballinskelligs Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:32 PM. The moon rises at 05:02 PM and sets at 03:31 AM.