Portmagee
Portmagee is a town on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry, Ireland, with a population of 123.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Fair (53) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Feels like 0.2° 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 49 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 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 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 15 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–6kn E | 0.82–2.28m W | 1.51m · 10.9s W | 13.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–26kn SSE | 2.26–4.82m W | 1.96m · 9.9s W | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–25kn WNW | 3.74–4.96m WNW | 3.00m · 9.8s W | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–28kn N | 2.76–3.82m W | 3.00m · 8.9s W | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–31kn WNW | 3.40–4.08m WNW | 2.43m · 9.5s W | 12.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–30kn WSW | 3.84–5.94m W | 2.51m · 9.9s W | 12.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–28kn W | 3.16–5.96m WNW | 3.31m · 9.7s W | 12.5° |
Portmagee sits on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry. Kerry Cliffs Portmagee, a bay, is 2.5 km away, and Horse Island is 2.4 km from the town. Nearby coastal points and capes include Dromgour at 2.9 km, Beennakryraka Head at 4.1 km, Beenaniller Head at 4.3 km, Bray Head at 4.4 km and Reenadrolaun Point at 5.7 km. The tide is semidiurnal with a large tidal range and a spring range of 3.2 m.
Also known as
An Caladh
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Horse Island — island, 2.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Portmagee?
Our fishing score for Portmagee on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Portmagee on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:43 AM, 02:51 PM. Low tides: 08:37 AM, 08:58 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Portmagee?
The mean spring range at Portmagee is about 3.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Portmagee?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:18 AM and sets at 06:32 PM. The moon rises at 05:03 PM and sets at 03:32 AM.