Muckinish Point
Muckinish 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 3.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 19:00 – 21:00
Fair (54) — best around 19:00–21:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.1° around 08:00.
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 36 kn around 22:00.
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.
- Shore72
- Boat68
- Rock69
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing est.53
- Shore72
- Boat68
- Rock69
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing53est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 15:00–00:00
- 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 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 80 | 77 | 79 | 70 | 65 | 1–8kn ENE | 0.02m E | 0.00m · 1.6s E | |
| 20 Tue | 71 | 59 | 64 | 27 | 46 | 6–16kn ESE | 0.02–0.40m SE | 0.02m · 2.2s SE | |
| 21 Wed | 38 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 3–16kn W | 0.18–0.42m E | 0.18m · 1.3s E | |
| 22 Thu | 72 | 68 | 69 | 60 | 53 | 1–19kn NE | 0.02–0.44m E | 0.02m · 2.0s ESE | |
| 23 Fri | 44 | 41 | 43 | 34 | 31 | 5–21kn WNW | 0.18–0.48m N | 0.03m · 1.3s NE | |
| 24 Sat | 34 | 28 | 34 | 9 | 19 | 7–22kn SW | 0.18–0.42m N | 0.14m · 1.3s N | |
| 25 Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 7–21kn WSW | — | — |
Nearest town: Cratloe (3.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Carrigogunnel Castle — ruins, 3.4 km
- Bush Island — island, 4.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Muckinish Point?
Our fishing score for Muckinish Point on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Muckinish Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:31 AM, 04:52 PM. Low tides: 10:19 AM, 11:00 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Muckinish Point?
The mean spring range at Muckinish Point is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Muckinish Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:24 PM. The moon rises at 04:57 PM and sets at 03:23 AM.