West Cove
West Cove is a town on the Wild Atlantic Way in Kerry, Ireland.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Fair (53) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Feels like 0.5° 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 43 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 1 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 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 53 | 57 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 2–6kn NE | 0.58–1.46m W | 0.94m · 10.4s W | 13.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–22kn S | 1.46–3.14m W | 1.31m · 9.2s W | 13.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–14kn W | 2.50–3.16m W | 2.02m · 9.4s W | 13.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–22kn N | 1.94–2.78m W | 1.97m · 8.3s W | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–21kn WNW | 2.52–2.92m WNW | 1.67m · 9.4s W | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–24kn WSW | 2.50–3.90m WSW | 1.65m · 9.8s W | 12.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–21kn W | 2.12–3.76m W | 2.18m · 9.4s W | 12.5° |
Leaghillaun cape is 0.6 km away, and Caroll's Cove is 2.7 km from the town. Darrynane Bay lies 3.4 km away, Bunnow Harbour 5.5 km, Kilcatherine Point 5.7 km and Lambs Head 6.5 km. Daniels Island, a landmark, is 2.2 km away. The tide has a large tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.02 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Daniels Island — island, 2.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at West Cove?
Our fishing score for West Cove on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at West Cove on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:42 AM, 02:51 PM. Low tides: 08:36 AM, 08:55 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at West Cove?
The mean spring range at West Cove is about 3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at West Cove?
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.