Aughinish Point
Aughinish Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Limerick City and County Council, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 08:00 – 09:00
Good (55) — best around 08:00–09:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 32 kn around 20:00.
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.
- Shore63
- Boat59
- Rock61
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing est.46
- Shore63
- Boat59
- Rock61
- Kayak52
- Spearfishing46est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 18:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 48 | 1–5kn SE | 0.02–0.06m WNW | 0.00m · 1.6s WNW | |
| 20 Tue | 63 | 60 | 62 | 56 | 48 | 1–19kn SSE | 0.02–0.42m S | 0.03m · 1.9s W | |
| 21 Wed | 51 | 46 | 48 | 34 | 36 | 5–17kn W | 0.30–0.44m WNW | 0.01m · 1.7s WNW | |
| 22 Thu | 63 | 59 | 61 | 52 | 46 | 4–17kn SW | 0.18–0.50m WNW | 0.07m · 1.5s W | |
| 23 Fri | 50 | 46 | 48 | 44 | 38 | 5–24kn WNW | 0.36–0.54m NW | 0.00m · 2.4s WNW | |
| 24 Sat | 47 | 42 | 47 | 33 | 34 | 6–26kn SW | 0.30–0.58m WSW | 0.04m · 2.1s W | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–23kn W | 0.52–0.56m W | 0.00m · 2.9s W |
Nearest town: Foynes (4.3 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Aughinish Island — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Aughinish Point?
Our fishing score for Aughinish Point on October 22, 2026 is 55 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Aughinish Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:32 AM, 04:52 PM. Low tides: 10:21 AM, 10:56 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Aughinish Point?
The mean spring range at Aughinish Point is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Aughinish Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:14 AM and sets at 06:26 PM. The moon rises at 04:58 PM and sets at 03:25 AM.