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Minard Head

Minard Head is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Kerry, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.3 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

56Good

Best window 17:00 – 20:00

Good (56) — best around ⁦17:00–20:00⁩, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, falling pressure.

  • Gusting 34 kn around 20:00.
    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 6 h ago
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Why
  • moving water
  • a major solunar period
  • falling pressure
  • big swell
  • strong wind

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Tides

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Coefficient 51

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Which day to go

Updated about 6 h ago

DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon4455624046264–8kn ENE0.48–1.10m W0.68m · 9.1s W14.3°
20 Tue430170006–14kn ESE1.08–2.60m W1.06m · 8.8s W14.1°
21 Wed44000008–22kn W2.06–2.66m W1.73m · 9.1s WNW14.0°
22 Thu56000003–20kn N1.38–2.22m W1.34m · 8.4s W13.8°
23 Fri54000005–21kn WNW1.88–2.38m WNW1.56m · 9.0s W13.5°
24 Sat630000014–29kn WSW2.08–3.22m WSW1.80m · 9.4s W13.2°
25 Sun72000003–24kn W1.70–3.16m W1.84m · 9.4s WNW13.1°

Also known as

An Mhin Aird

Nearest town: Dingle (⁦8.9 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Minard Castle — castle, ⁦2.8 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Minard Head on October 22, 2026 is 56 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦02:45 AM, 02:52 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦08:38 AM, 08:59 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Minard Head?

The mean spring range at Minard Head is about ⁦3.3 m⁩.

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:31 PM. The moon rises at 05:02 PM and sets at 03:30 AM.