Bunratty tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 8:28 am (7.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:20 am good day · 8/10
- Wind · air 12 mph · 53 °F from the SSE, gusts 21 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–5:11 pm 9 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:49 pm
- Pressure 30.17 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 86 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 2:34–4:34 pm today's activity: medium
Today in Bunratty there are high tides at 8:28 am (7.5 ft) and 8:47 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 1:58 am and 2:28 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:28 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 5:11 pm: 9 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (12 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Bunratty today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 8:28 am, coefficient 86
- Sunrise at 7:26 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg) and light onshore wind (12 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:20 am, combines the 8:28 am high tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 2:28 pm low tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:58 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, small-spotted catshark, haddock and Atlantic horse mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Tides in Bunratty
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:58 am -5.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:28 am 7.5 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 2:28 pm -5.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:47 pm 6.7 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 5 min to high tide at 8:28 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 8:28 am high tide and 84 for the 8:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (8.7 ft) and the lowest, on February 21 (-6.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 27 to 29 (coefficient 87, 13.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 50, 8.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:58 am · -5.8 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 2:28 pm · -5.3 ft | High tide 8:47 pm · 6.7 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:46 am · -5.8 ft | High tide 9:16 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 3:23 pm · -5.3 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 3:40 am · -5.7 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · -5.2 ft | High tide 10:36 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:32 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 4:40 am · -5.4 ft | High tide 11:11 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 5:32 pm · -5.0 ft | High tide 11:43 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:34 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · -5.1 ft | High tide 12:19 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · -4.9 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 43% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:36 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:55 am · -4.8 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · -5.0 ft | Coef. 62 | 32% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:38 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 2:11 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 8:02 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 2:39 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 8:54 pm · -5.2 ft | Coef. 64 | 23% | Major periods 7:38 am · 8:00 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Bunratty has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Bunratty
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Bunratty: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:23 am (local time).
Weather in Bunratty
Now in Bunratty
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.19 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 57° | 56° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SSE | 11 SSE | 12 SSE | 12 SE | 16 SSE | 16 SSE | 15 SE | 17 SE |
| Gusts | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 53° 12 SSE
- 9:00 am 53° 12 SE
- 12:00 pm 57° 16 SSE
- 3:00 pm 56° 16 SSE
- 6:00 pm 54° 15 SE
- 9:00 pm 53° 17 SE
- 12:00 am 55° 19 SSE
- 3:00 am 56° 20 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 19 mph SSE | 8:28 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 60 °F | 22 mph SSE | 9:16 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 58 °F | 11 mph SSE | 10:10 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 11:11 am · 11:43 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 56 °F | 10 mph ESE | 12:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 54 °F | 6 mph E | 12:57 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 55 °F | 9 mph E | 2:11 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 53 °F | 12 mph E | 3:17 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 12 mph E | 4:14 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 51 °F | 9 mph E | 5:03 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 53 °F | 9 mph ENE | 5:46 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 56 °F | 5 mph E | 6:24 am · 6:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 57 °F | 5 mph E | 6:58 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph SSE | 7:28 am · 7:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 60° 22 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 58° 11 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 56° 7 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 56° 10 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 54° 6 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 55° 9 mph
- Thu 5 Overcast 45° / 53° 12 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F; normal high: 55 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:23 am (local time).
The sun in Bunratty
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:27 pm
- Civil dawn 6:51 am
- Civil dusk 5:47 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 44 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:20 pm
- Full dark 6:27 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,958 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bunratty
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:49 am–12:49 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:19–7:19 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Bunratty
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Ringmoylan Pier 3.2 mi
- Barrington's Pier 7.2 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Curragower Boat Club 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.4 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Bunratty) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.4 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.4 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.4 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near BunrattyTides nearby
- Shannon2.1 mi
- Cratloe2.3 mi
- Moyross7.4 mi
- Limerick8.4 mi
- Askeaton9.5 mi
- Killadysert12 mi
- Ennis12 mi
- Foynes14 mi
- Glin21 mi
- Killimer25 mi
Bunratty at a glance
- Town or city of about 219 people. Coordinates: 52.697° N, 8.816° W.
- It is 12 mi southeast of Ennis, the main place in Clare. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Ennis.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ringmoylan Quay (3.3 mi).
Questions about BunrattyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bunratty?
Today in Bunratty there are high tides at 8:28 am (7.5 ft) and 8:47 pm (6.7 ft) and low tides at 1:58 am and 2:28 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Bunratty?
At 5:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bunratty?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:12 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 11:49 am–12:49 pm, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 6:19–7:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bunratty?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Bunratty?
The best time to visit Bunratty is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 67 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).