Skibbereen tides today
- Tide now 4.3 ft ↓ falling · low 11:50 pm (2.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 11:40 am–12:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 6.8 ft · 54 °F moderate · 8.6 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 55 °F from the S, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:24 am–5:17 pm 9 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:04 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–1:10 pm fair day · 4/10
Today in Skibbereen there are high tides at 5:31 am (11.8 ft) and 5:55 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 11:34 am and 11:50 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:50 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 5:17 pm: 9 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:00 am to 3:00 am and from 1:32 pm to 3:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Skibbereen today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:55 pm, coefficient 92
- Minor period 5:34–6:34 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:17 pm, golden hour from 4:29 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.23 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and 7.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 5:55 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, small-spotted catshark, European hake and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Skibbereen
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 11:34 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- 97% chance of rain
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 9.8 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 9.8 ft
9.8 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. 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 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:50 pm
Low tide at 11:34 am and 11:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:31 am and 5:55 pm. Coefficient 94 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Skibbereen
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- Tragumna 3.3 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Stony Beach 3.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- An Cúl Tráigh 3.5 mi · S
- Parking
- Tralispean 3.6 mi · S
- Trá na Bó 3.7 mi · S
- Traligach 3.9 mi · S
- Castlehaven Strand 4.0 mi · SE
- Nun's Cove 4.1 mi · SE
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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Tides in Skibbereen
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:31 am 11.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 11:34 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:55 pm 11.6 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Next low tide 11:50 pm 2.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 57 min to low tide at 11:50 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 5:31 am high tide and 92 for the 5:55 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.0 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 April 18 (11.9 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.6 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 95, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 31, 3.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:24 am · 5:17 pm | High tide 5:31 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 11:34 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 94 | 92% | Major periods 1:00 am · 1:32 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 6:16 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 12:19 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 11.3 ft | — | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 12:37 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:37 pm · 10.7 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 1:33 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 2:12 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:39 pm · 10.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:31 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 2:43 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:06 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 3:31 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 9:52 pm · 9.6 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:32 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 4:12 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 10:23 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 5:01 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 11:15 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:34 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 11:47 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · 3.6 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 32% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:17 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 Castletownbere station (TICON-4), 3.8 mi from Skibbereen. 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 Skibbereen
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.4 ft
- Significant6.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 12 ft with a period of 10 s, from the west-southwest (rough).
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 colder than normal for late October (−1.7 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Skibbereen today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (5:55 pm): little current from 5:40 pm to 6:10 pm
- Some tidal current
- 7.3 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: high tide 5:31 am (5:10–5:50 am), low tide 11:34 am (11:10 am–12:00 pm), high tide 5:55 pm (5:40–6:10 pm) and low tide 11:50 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 12 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.1 °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 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and a big swell. Also worth a look from 11:00 am to 12:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell 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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- Carnarvonshire 4.6 mi
- Rona Or Arona 5.9 mi
- Otronto 6.0 mi
- Dido 6.0 mi
- Joan Patricia 6.0 mi
- Spes Nova 6.0 mi
- Asian 6.1 mi
- Kowloon Bridge 6.1 mi
- Alondra 7.1 mi
- Tit Bonhomme 7.1 mi
- Baltimore Diving & Watersports Centre 0.6 mi
- Divecology 12 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 Skibbereen
Now in Skibbereen
- Low / high
- 55 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 97%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.11 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 SW | 19 WSW | 12 WSW | 10 WSW | 14 SW | 11 SW | 8 SSW | 9 S |
| Gusts | 28 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 15 |
| Waves | 12 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.6 ft | 8.9 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.03 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 55° 9 S 7.0 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 12 S 6.6 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 11 S 6.4 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 12 S 6.4 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 13 SSE 6.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 17 SSE 7.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 17 SSE 7.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 15 SSE 7.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 58 °F | 21 mph SW | 12 ft | 5:31 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 57 °F | 17 mph SSE | 8.7 ft | 6:16 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 58 °F | 18 mph SSE | 9.2 ft | 7:05 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 56 °F | 7 mph ESE | 6.8 ft | 8:01 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 59 °F | 8 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 9:06 am · 9:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 56 °F | 11 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | 10:23 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 53 °F | 10 mph E | 4.2 ft | 11:47 am | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 55 °F | 11 mph E | 5.2 ft | 12:32 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 54 °F | 15 mph E | 7.3 ft | 1:35 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 54 °F | 14 mph E | 6.9 ft | 2:25 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | — | 3:08 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 57 °F | 10 mph ENE | — | 3:45 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 7 mph ESE | — | 4:20 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 57 °F | 4 mph SSE | — | 4:54 am · 5:14 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 57° 8.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 57° / 58° 9.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 51° / 56° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 51° / 59° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 56° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 53° 4.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 55° 5.2 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 today. 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 (+2.3 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Skibbereen
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 54 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:29 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,232 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Skibbereen
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:00–3:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:32–3:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:25–11:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:34–6:34 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Skibbereen
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Drom Pier 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Lifeboat Station slipway 6.2 mi
- Skibbereen Cycle Hub - Ireland 2.5 mi
- Unionhall 5.8 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Skibbereen) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.3 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 0.3 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) 0.3 mi out.
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 SkibbereenTides nearby
- Castletownshend3.9 mi
- Unionhall5.3 mi
- Leap5.9 mi
- Baltimore6.3 mi
- Ballydehob8.4 mi
- Bantry12 mi
- Schull12 mi
- Durrus12 mi
- Clonakilty18 mi
- Glengarriff18 mi
Skibbereen at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,778 people. Coordinates: 51.550° N, 9.267° W.
- It is 42 mi southwest of Cork, the main place in Cork. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 4 min later than in Cork.
- The nearest tide station, Castletownbere, is 3.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about SkibbereenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Skibbereen?
Today in Skibbereen there are high tides at 5:31 am (11.8 ft) and 5:55 pm (11.6 ft) and low tides at 11:34 am and 11:50 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Skibbereen?
At 5:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Skibbereen?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:00–3:00 am, Minor 10:25–11:25 am, Major 1:32–3:32 pm, Minor 5:34–6:34 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Skibbereen?
Light rain, from 55 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 97% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Skibbereen?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.8 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Skibbereen?
The best time to visit Skibbereen is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 65 °F, about 12 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: Castletownbere 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).