Rough Point
Rough Point is a coastal point 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 (53) — best around 11:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 36 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 0 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 | 27 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–8kn ESE | 0.78–2.06m WNW | 1.38m · 10.9s WNW | 13.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–23kn SSE | 1.84–4.24m WNW | 1.71m · 10.5s WNW | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn WNW | 3.24–4.56m WNW | 2.78m · 10.0s WNW | 12.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–20kn W | 2.08–3.28m WNW | 2.30m · 9.2s WNW | 12.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–29kn WNW | 2.86–3.86m WNW | 2.26m · 9.8s WNW | 11.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–32kn WSW | 3.32–5.30m WNW | 2.42m · 10.5s WNW | 12.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–28kn W | 2.80–5.28m WNW | 3.12m · 10.2s WNW | 12.6° |
Nearest town: Maharees (6.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Illauntannig — island, 1.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Rough Point?
Our fishing score for Rough Point on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Rough Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:00 AM, 03:08 PM. Low tides: 08:54 AM, 09:15 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Rough Point?
The mean spring range at Rough Point is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Rough Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:17 AM and sets at 06:30 PM. The moon rises at 05:02 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.