Ballyheige Bay
Ballyheige Bay is a bay on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Kerry, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.8 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 32 kn around 23:00.
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 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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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 | 45 | 49 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 5–10kn E | 0.52–1.40m WNW | 0.91m · 10.9s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–21kn SE | 1.26–3.06m WNW | 1.19m · 10.6s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–23kn W | 2.30–3.22m WNW | 1.99m · 9.8s WNW | 13.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–17kn NW | 1.44–2.34m WNW | 1.51m · 9.4s WNW | 12.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–25kn WNW | 2.08–2.76m NW | 1.66m · 9.6s WNW | 12.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–35kn WSW | 2.30–3.68m WNW | 1.82m · 10.4s WNW | 11.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–31kn W | 1.90–3.66m WNW | 2.29m · 10.0s WNW | 11.9° |
Nearest town: Ballyheige (1.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballyheige Bay?
Our fishing score for Ballyheige Bay on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ballyheige Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:04 AM, 03:11 PM. Low tides: 08:58 AM, 09:19 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ballyheige Bay?
The mean spring range at Ballyheige Bay is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballyheige Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:29 PM. The moon rises at 05:01 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.