Sneem
Sneem is a town on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry, Ireland, with a population of 258.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Fair (54) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 0.8° 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
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- Current— kn
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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 | 72 | 76 | 53 | 56 | 44 | 1–5kn NE | 0.38–0.76m W | 0.48m · 8.9s W | 13.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 28 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–20kn SSE | 0.78–1.82m SW | 0.79m · 7.9s WSW | 13.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–15kn W | 1.58–1.78m W | 1.13m · 7.9s WSW | 13.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–24kn N | 1.32–1.72m WSW | 1.07m · 7.8s WSW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–18kn WNW | 1.52–1.78m W | 0.97m · 8.3s WSW | 12.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–24kn WSW | 1.58–2.58m WSW | 1.04m · 8.6s WSW | 12.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–19kn W | 1.38–2.46m WSW | 1.14m · 9.1s W | 12.7° |
Sneem lies on the Wild Atlantic Way in County Kerry. Parknasilla is 3 km away, and the island of Illaunslea is 2.1 km from the town. Nearby fishing spots include Coongar Harbour at 5.3 km, Tahilla at 5.7 km, Bunnow Harbour at 7 km, Dog's Point at 7.4 km and Kilmakilloge Harbour at 8.2 km. The tide has a large tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.05 m.
Also known as
An Snaidhm
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Illaunslea — island, 2.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Sneem?
Our fishing score for Sneem on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Sneem on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:42 AM, 02:51 PM. Low tides: 08:35 AM, 08:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Sneem?
The mean spring range at Sneem is about 3.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Sneem?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:31 PM. The moon rises at 05:01 PM and sets at 03:30 AM.