Arklow Head

Arklow Head is a cape on the Irish Sea coast, in Wicklow, Ireland. Tides are moderate here — about ⁦0.8 m⁩ at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.

Good

Best window 22:00 – 00:00

Good (66) — best around ⁦22:00–00:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

Gusting 36 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.

Shore81
Boat79
Rock73
Kayak65
Spearfishing est.46

Shore81
Boat79
Rock73
Kayak65
Spearfishing46est.

Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak

Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h ago

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Best ⁦15:00–18:00⁩·Avoid ⁦18:00–00:00⁩

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Why

a major solunar period
dawn or dusk light
falling pressure
faces SE · wind onshore
strong wind
likely murky water

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Tides

High tideLow tideHourly fishing scoreMoon overhead or underfootMoonrise or moonsetDawn or dusk lightTide running

Coefficient 78

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Which day to go

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Day	Shore	Boat	Rock	Kayak	Spearfishing	Wind	Waves	Swell	Water
19 Mon	73	70	51	35	31	6–14kn NE	0.52–1.26m ENE	0.50m · 3.8s E	13.7°
20 Tue	57	50	7	0	0	8–15kn S	0.76–1.30m SSE	0.49m · 4.4s SSE	13.5°
21 Wed	63	59	57	40	35	4–23kn W	0.40–1.26m SW	0.44m · 4.6s SSW	13.3°
22 Thu	81	79	73	65	46	4–20kn SSW	0.38–1.42m S	0.43m · 4.3s SSW	13.0°
23 Fri	43	42	42	21	18	6–24kn NW	0.48–1.58m NNW	0.66m · 5.6s SE	12.9°
24 Sat	50	46	46	42	30	5–26kn SW	0.48–2.28m SSW	0.46m · 5.9s S	12.6°
25 Sun	49	28	29	0	2	10–25kn W	0.60–1.38m SW	0.54m · 7.2s SSW	12.5°

Also known as

Ceann an Inbhir Mhóir

Nearest town: Arklow (⁦2.1 km⁩)

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

Arklow Light — lighthouse, ⁦1.8 km⁩
Arklow Maritime Museum — museum, ⁦2.5 km⁩

Questions

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

Our fishing score for Arklow Head on October 22, 2026 is 66 out of 100 — Good.

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

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:26 AM, 07:26 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦02:35 AM, 02:36 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Arklow Head?

The mean spring range at Arklow Head is about ⁦0.8 m⁩.

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

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:03 AM and sets at 06:14 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:12 AM.