Peskio

Old Head

Old Head is a cape on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Mayo County, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around ⁦3.6 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

54Fair

Best window 17:00 – 20:00

Fair (54) — best around ⁦17:00–20:00⁩, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

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Why
  • moving water
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • big swell
  • likely murky water

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Tides

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Which day to go

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DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon425362111101–10kn E0.72–1.18m W0.84m · 8.0s W13.6°
20 Tue400190005–24kn SE1.14–2.44m WSW1.04m · 9.2s W13.4°
21 Wed40000003–20kn W1.56–2.38m WNW1.47m · 9.1s W13.1°
22 Thu540200003–9kn S1.20–1.56m W1.19m · 8.2s W12.8°
23 Fri52030006–20kn WNW1.36–2.16m WNW1.34m · 9.0s W12.7°
24 Sat57000006–31kn SW2.04–3.36m WSW1.05m · 10.1s W12.3°
25 Sun71000008–29kn W1.68–3.16m W1.73m · 9.3s W12.1°

Nearest town: Louisburgh (⁦3.3 km⁩)

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Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Old Head?

Our fishing score for Old Head on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.

When is high tide at Old Head on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦03:51 AM, 03:49 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦09:43 AM, 10:06 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Old Head?

The mean spring range at Old Head is about ⁦3.6 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Old Head?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:19 AM and sets at 06:26 PM. The moon rises at 05:02 PM and sets at 03:26 AM.