Rinekirk Point
Rinekirk 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.
- Gusting 33 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.
- Shore74
- Boat67
- Rock73
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore74
- Boat67
- Rock73
- Kayak60
- Spearfishing52est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 15:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- heavy rain
- strong wind
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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 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 61 | 0–8kn NNE | 0.02m E | 0.00m · 1.6s E | |
| 20 Tue | 69 | 54 | 60 | 24 | 35 | 6–14kn SE | 0.02–0.40m SE | 0.02m · 2.2s SE | |
| 21 Wed | 45 | 40 | 43 | 38 | 32 | 4–17kn W | 0.18–0.42m E | 0.18m · 1.3s E | |
| 22 Thu | 74 | 67 | 73 | 60 | 52 | 1–17kn SSE | 0.02–0.44m E | 0.02m · 2.0s ESE | |
| 23 Fri | 46 | 43 | 44 | 31 | 34 | 6–19kn WNW | 0.18–0.48m N | 0.03m · 1.3s NE | |
| 24 Sat | 36 | 28 | 34 | 9 | 18 | 8–22kn SW | 0.18–0.42m N | 0.14m · 1.3s N | |
| 25 Sun | — | — | — | — | — | 8–21kn WSW | — | — |
Nearest town: Bunratty (2.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Battle Island — island, 1.2 km
- Bunratty Castle — castle, 3.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Rinekirk Point?
Our fishing score for Rinekirk Point on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Rinekirk 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 Rinekirk Point?
The mean spring range at Rinekirk Point is about 3.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Rinekirk Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:13 AM and sets at 06:25 PM. The moon rises at 04:57 PM and sets at 03:24 AM.