Ballycotton tides today
- Tide now 10.4 ft ↑ rising · high 6:54 am (13.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–7:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.0 ft · 55 °F slight · 6.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 56 °F from the S, gusts 15 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:21 am–5:10 pm 9 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:53 pm
- Best time to dive 7:20–8:00 am good day · 7/10
Today in Ballycotton there are high tides at 6:54 am (13.9 ft) and 7:18 pm (13.5 ft) and low tides at 1:07 am and 1:33 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:54 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 5:10 pm: 9 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:31 pm to 4:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 4.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Partly cloudy, 56 °F.
Fishing in Ballycotton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:54 am, coefficient 87
- Sunrise at 7:21 am
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 7:50 am, combines the 6:54 am high tide, sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:20 pm to 7:20 pm, with the 7:18 pm high tide and moonrise, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, whiting, small-spotted catshark and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Ballycotton
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:33 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 6.0 ft waves every 6 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 6.0 ft
6.0 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:33 pm
Low tide at 1:07 am and 1:33 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:54 am and 7:18 pm.
The EPA Ireland (beaches.ie) issues its bathing notices in season, from 1 June to 15 September; none are in force now. We don't have data on jellyfish or sargassum: ask the lifeguard or check the flags. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Ballycotton
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- Garryvoe Beach 1.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Ballycroneen Beach 4.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Ballybrannigan Beach 5.1 mi · W
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Ballycotton
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Tides in Ballycotton
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:07 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:54 am 13.9 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 1:33 pm 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:18 pm 13.5 ft · coef. 83
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 18 min to high tide at 6:54 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 6:54 am high tide and 83 for the 7:18 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 September 12 (14.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (0.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 11 (coefficient 93, 12.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 35, 5.1 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 | 7:21 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 1:07 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 13.9 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 13.5 ft | Coef. 87 | 85% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:40 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:05 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 3:03 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 3:17 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:00 pm · 12.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 3:40 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:04 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:44 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 5:31 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 11:19 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 52 | 43% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 6:00 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 11.5 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:12 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:32 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 23% | Major periods 7:35 am · 7:57 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Ballycotton Harbour station (TICON-4), 0.8 mi from Ballycotton. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Ballycotton
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 6.9 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:36 am (local time).
Surf in Ballycotton today
Surf today
Poor- 2.6–3.9 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 2.1 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 3.0 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 1:33 pm)
- Light: First light 6:46 am · sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 5:10 pm · last light 5:45 pm
- Tide: low 1:07 am (2.3 ft), high 6:54 am (13.9 ft), low 1:33 pm (2.4 ft) and high 7:18 pm (13.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 59 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Ballycotton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 4.4 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:07 am (12:30–1:30 am), high tide 6:54 am (6:30–7:20 am), low tide 1:33 pm (1:00–2:00 pm) and high tide 7:18 pm (6:50–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:45 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:00 am, combines light wind and weak current, though with waves. Also worth a look from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Irish Plane 5.9 mi
- Lucena 7.1 mi
- Chiapas 9.2 mi
- Star Immaculate 10 mi
- Uc 42 10 mi
- William Martin 11 mi
- HMS Bredah 11 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Ballycotton
Now in Ballycotton
- Low / high
- 55 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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: +0.16 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 | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 S | 10 SSW | 9 SSE | 14 SSE | 16 SSE | 17 SSE | 16 SSE | 17 SSE |
| Gusts | 17 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.0 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.5 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.6 ft |
| 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 56° 9 SSE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 14 SSE 4.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 16 SSE 5.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 5.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 16 SSE 6.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 6.6 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 18 SSE 6.6 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 16 SSE 6.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 57 °F | 18 mph SSE | 6.6 ft | 6:54 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 58 °F | 18 mph SSE | 6.9 ft | 7:40 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 57 °F | 6 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 8:32 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 59 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 9:32 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 55 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | 10:44 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 54 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 53 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 12:41 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 53 °F | 15 mph E | 4.8 ft | 1:55 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 54 °F | 15 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | 2:52 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 54 °F | 12 mph E | 5.9 ft | 3:39 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 56 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 4:20 am · 4:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 7 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 4:58 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 58 °F | 4 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 5:34 am · 5:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 55 °F | 13 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 6:09 am · 6:25 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 58° 6.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 57° 4.5 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 48° / 59° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 55° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 54° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 53° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 50° / 53° 4.8 ft
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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 4:36 am (local time).
The sun in Ballycotton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:06 am
- Full dark 6:24 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 5:45 pm
- Solar noon 12:16 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 49 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:20 pm
- Full dark 6:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,012 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ballycotton
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:31–4:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:39 am–12:39 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:23–7:23 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 Ballycotton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.2 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Pier power head 7.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Lower Aghada Slipway 8.3 mi
- East Ferry 8.4 mi
- East Ferry Marina 8.7 mi
- TH Sports 8.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,200 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Ballycotton) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,200 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,200 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.2 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ballycotton Lighthouse 1.5 mi east
- Light
- A flash every 10 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 10s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 194 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BallycottonTides nearby
- Shanagarry1.4 mi
- Cloyne5.1 mi
- Aghada8.4 mi
- Midleton9.0 mi
- Whitegate9.1 mi
- Youghal11 mi
- Carrigtwohill12 mi
- Cobh12 mi
- Crosshaven12 mi
- Fountainstown13 mi
Ballycotton at a glance
- Town or city of about 497 people. Coordinates: 51.833° N, 8.016° W.
- It is 20 mi east of Cork, the main place in Cork. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Cork.
- The nearest tide station, Ballycotton Harbour, is 0.8 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about BallycottonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ballycotton?
Today in Ballycotton there are high tides at 6:54 am (13.9 ft) and 7:18 pm (13.5 ft) and low tides at 1:07 am and 1:33 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Ballycotton?
At 5:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ballycotton?
At 7:23 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 11:39 am–12:39 pm, Major 2:31–4:31 pm, Minor 6:23–7:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ballycotton?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ballycotton?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.0 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 55.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ballycotton?
The best time to visit Ballycotton is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 66 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 6 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: Ballycotton Harbour station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).