Blackwater Harbour
Blackwater Harbour is a harbour on the Irish Sea coast, in Wexford, Ireland. Tides are moderate here — about 1.2 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 19:00
Fair (52) — best around 17:00–19:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 39 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.
- Shore78
- Boat72
- Rock55
- Kayak43
- Spearfishing est.24
- Shore78
- Boat72
- Rock55
- Kayak43
- Spearfishing24est.
Marginal — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoBest 09:00–12:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- faces SE · wind onshore
- strong wind
- likely murky water
Tap a block for the reasons
Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
- Fishing—
- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
- UV—
- Cloud— %
- Feels like— °
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 65 | 51 | 41 | 3 | 16 | 10–20kn ENE | 0.50–1.08m ENE | 0.43m · 4.0s ENE | 14.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 56 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 12–21kn S | 0.66–1.06m SSE | 0.43m · 4.2s SSE | 13.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 60 | 57 | 45 | 36 | 20 | 6–27kn W | 0.56–0.98m WSW | 0.45m · 5.9s SW | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 78 | 72 | 55 | 43 | 24 | 8–28kn SSW | 0.56–1.20m SSW | 0.46m · 5.8s SW | 13.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 40 | 22 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 8–36kn WNW | 0.56–1.38m SW | 0.58m · 7.1s SSW | 13.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 38 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 12–29kn SW | 0.56–1.78m SW | 0.45m · 7.1s SSW | 12.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 55 | 46 | 37 | 18 | 9 | 9–23kn W | 0.58–1.46m SW | 0.62m · 7.3s SSW | 12.5° |
Nearest town: Curracloe (5.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Castle Talbot — castle, 3.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Blackwater Harbour?
Our fishing score for Blackwater Harbour on October 22, 2026 is 52 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Blackwater Harbour on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:38 AM, 05:04 PM. Low tides: 09:11 AM, 10:40 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Blackwater Harbour?
The mean spring range at Blackwater Harbour is about 1.2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Blackwater Harbour?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 06:15 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 03:14 AM.