Brides Head
Brides Head is a cape on the Irish Sea coast, in Wicklow, Ireland. Tides are moderate here — about 1.9 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (61) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Gusting 34 kn around 22:00.
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.
- Shore83
- Boat78
- Rock71
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing est.52
- Shore83
- Boat78
- Rock71
- Kayak62
- Spearfishing52est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 18:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- 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 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 69 | 57 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 10–20kn ENE | 0.58–1.14m ENE | 0.44m · 3.7s ENE | 13.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 64 | 61 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 9–19kn SSE | 0.72–1.20m SSE | 0.34m · 4.6s S | 13.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 63 | 67 | 51 | 51 | 40 | 3–26kn WSW | 0.48–1.26m WSW | 0.51m · 4.9s SSW | 13.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 83 | 78 | 71 | 62 | 52 | 4–25kn SSW | 0.42–1.16m SSW | 0.44m · 4.8s SSW | 12.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 48 | 50 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 9–33kn NW | 0.68–1.70m NNW | 0.68m · 5.6s SE | 12.7° | |
| 24 Sat | 43 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 10–23kn SW | 0.66–2.02m SW | 0.46m · 6.9s SSW | 12.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 54 | 41 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 8–22kn WSW | 0.60–1.64m WSW | 0.61m · 6.6s SSW | 12.3° |
Nearest town: Dunbur (0.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Wicklow Head Rear Lighthouse (historical) — lighthouse, 0.9 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Brides Head?
Our fishing score for Brides Head on October 22, 2026 is 61 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Brides Head on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:44 AM, 09:34 PM. Low tides: 03:09 AM, 03:17 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Brides Head?
The mean spring range at Brides Head is about 1.9 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Brides Head?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:02 AM and sets at 06:13 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:11 AM.