Catherines Bay
Catherines Bay is a bay in Wexford, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 18:00
Fair (51) — best around 17:00–18:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Gusting 34 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.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–12:00, 15:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Gusts— kn
- Period— s
- Current— kn
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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 | 68 | 65 | 56 | 36 | 44 | 5–12kn NNE | 0.40–1.30m E | 0.37m · 3.8s ENE | 13.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–13kn S | 1.16–1.68m SSE | 0.67m · 4.8s SSE | 13.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–20kn W | 1.44–1.94m SW | 1.02m · 6.3s SW | 13.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–19kn SSW | 1.24–1.82m SSW | 1.17m · 6.3s SW | 13.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–23kn WNW | 1.18–2.36m SSW | 1.14m · 8.1s SSW | 13.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–26kn SW | 1.20–3.48m SW | 0.91m · 7.8s SSW | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–18kn W | 1.32–3.08m SW | 1.36m · 7.5s SW | 12.9° |
Nearest town: Duncannon (3.7 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Buttermilk Castle — castle, 1.0 km
- Geneva Barracks — ruins, 3.5 km
- Duncannon Fort — fort, 4.1 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Catherines Bay?
Our fishing score for Catherines Bay on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Catherines Bay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:11 AM, 03:38 PM. Low tides: 09:31 AM, 10:04 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Catherines Bay?
The mean spring range at Catherines Bay is about 3.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Catherines Bay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:05 AM and sets at 06:18 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 03:17 AM.