Derreennamackan
Derreennamackan is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Kerry, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (55) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, lively water.
- Feels like 1.0° around 21:00.
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. - Gusting 44 kn around 21:00.
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.
- Shore71
- Boat69
- Rock40
- Kayak47
- Spearfishing est.23
- Shore71
- Boat69
- Rock40
- Kayak47
- Spearfishing23est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- lively water
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- 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 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 68 | 61 | 1–7kn NE | 0.14–0.22m WSW | 0.14m · 7.7s WSW | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 64 | 56 | 57 | 50 | 52 | 3–20kn SSE | 0.22–0.80m SSW | 0.34m · 6.2s SW | 13.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 65 | 50 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 5–13kn W | 0.62–0.74m W | 0.41m · 6.2s WSW | 13.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 71 | 69 | 40 | 47 | 23 | 1–20kn NNE | 0.54–0.72m SSW | 0.40m · 5.9s SSW | 12.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 63 | 58 | 35 | 35 | 17 | 4–17kn WNW | 0.60–0.84m WNW | 0.35m · 7.6s SW | 12.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 55 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 5–23kn WSW | 0.64–1.38m SW | 0.52m · 7.4s SW | 12.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 61 | 59 | 13 | 35 | 0 | 2–20kn W | 0.58–1.08m WSW | 0.44m · 7.9s SW | 12.2° |
Nearest town: Tahilla (4.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dromore Castle — castle, 3.3 km
- Ormond’s Island — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Derreennamackan?
Our fishing score for Derreennamackan on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Derreennamackan on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:41 AM, 02:50 PM. Low tides: 08:33 AM, 08:53 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Derreennamackan?
The mean spring range at Derreennamackan is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Derreennamackan?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:15 AM and sets at 06:30 PM. The moon rises at 05:00 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.