Ballyshannon tides today
- Tide now 7.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:54 am (2.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:50–8:20 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 55 °F moderate · 9.1 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 54 °F from the SSE, gusts 8 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–5:05 pm 9 h 39 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:30–8:20 am average day · 6/10
Today in Ballyshannon there are high tides at 6:36 am (13.4 ft) and 6:56 pm (13.3 ft) and low tides at 12:16 am and 12:39 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:54 am. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 5:05 pm: 9 h 39 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:56 am to 2:56 am and from 1:27 pm to 3:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Ballyshannon today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 12:39 pm
- Minor period 10:42–11:42 am (moonset)
- Major period 1:27–3:27 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.48 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and 7.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines the 12:39 pm low tide, moonset, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 7:40 am, with the 6:36 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure, moderate wind and rough seas. Also worth a try from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, with the 6:56 pm high tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, European plaice, small-spotted catshark and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Ballyshannon
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Low tide at 12:39 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Dangerous for swimming: 8.8 ft waves every 9 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 · 8.8 ft
8.8 ft waves every 9 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 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:16 am
Low tide at 12:16 am and 12:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:36 am and 6:56 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 Ballyshannon
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- Wardtown Strand 2.3 mi · W
- Parking
- Tullan Strand 2.6 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bundoran beach 4.0 mi · W
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Ballyshannon
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:16 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:36 am 13.4 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 12:39 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:56 pm 13.3 ft · coef. 97
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 1 min to low tide at 12:54 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 6:36 am high tide and 97 for the 6:56 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.7 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 (14.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 12.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 4.3 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 | 7:27 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 12:16 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:36 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 13.3 ft | Coef. 99 | 92% | Major periods 12:56 am · 1:27 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:29 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 12:54 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:19 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:45 pm · 12.5 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:32 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 1:36 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:09 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 2:22 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:42 pm · 11.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 3:04 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 2:25 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:07 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 3:31 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 9:51 pm · 10.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:35 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 3:28 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 10:17 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 4:50 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 11:09 pm · 9.9 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:37 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:35 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:14 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 12:30 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 6:13 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 7:33 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 32% | Major periods 6:49 am · 7:12 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
Ballyshannon has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Killybegs Port (TICON-4), 13 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Ballyshannon
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 10 ft with a period of 10 s, from the west (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °F).
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 9:53 pm (local time).
Diving in Ballyshannon today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:39 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 6.6 ft swell at 9 s from the west-northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:16 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am), high tide 6:36 am (6:10–7:00 am), low tide 12:39 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and high tide 6:56 pm (6:30–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 10 ft at 10 s) and rain (0.39 in) over the last few days have 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 5:43 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Ballyshannon.
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Weather in Ballyshannon
Now in Ballyshannon
- Low / high
- 52 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.13 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.15 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 56° | 57° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 SSW | 19 WSW | 18 WSW | 8 SW | 12 WSW | 8 SW | 3 S | 4 SSE |
| Gusts | 29 | 34 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 7 |
| Waves | 10 ft | 10 ft | 9.4 ft | 8.5 ft | 7.7 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 4 SSE 5.7 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 6 SE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 6 SE 4.7 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 6 SE 4.3 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 8 SSE 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 13 SSE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 13 SSE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 13 SSE 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 57 °F | 19 mph SW | 10 ft | 6:36 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 17 mph SSE | 5.2 ft | 7:19 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 58 °F | 17 mph SE | 4.6 ft | 8:09 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 57 °F | 6 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | 9:07 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 52 °F | 3 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | 10:17 am · 11:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 11:35 am | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 49 °F | 6 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 12:30 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 52 °F | 6 mph ESE | 4.4 ft | 1:46 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 53 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 2:47 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 51 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 3:36 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 48 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 4:18 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 48 °F | 12 mph E | 2.2 ft | 4:56 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 5:32 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 54 °F | 10 mph E | 2.0 ft | 6:05 am · 6:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 56° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 53° / 58° 4.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 52° / 57° 4.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 42° / 52° 4.6 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 40° / 52° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 49° 3.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 52° 4.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °F; normal high: 53 °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 Ballyshannon
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 5:43 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 39 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:12 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,305 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ballyshannon
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:56–2:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:27–3:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:42–11:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:06–6:06 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 Ballyshannon
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.5 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
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 0.95 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Ballyshannon) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.95 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 0.95 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) 0.95 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 BallyshannonTides nearby
- Bundoran4.2 mi
- Tullaghan6.3 mi
- Laghy8.9 mi
- Mountcharles10 mi
- Mullaghmore11 mi
- Donegal11 mi
- Dunkineely12 mi
- Cliffony12 mi
- Killybegs14 mi
- Carney18 mi
Ballyshannon at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,299 people. Coordinates: 54.500° N, 8.183° W.
- It is 53 mi southwest of Buncrana, the main place in Donegal. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 5 min later than in Buncrana.
- The nearest tide station, Killybegs Port, is 13 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tullan Strand (2.6 mi).
Questions about BallyshannonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ballyshannon?
Today in Ballyshannon there are high tides at 6:36 am (13.4 ft) and 6:56 pm (13.3 ft) and low tides at 12:16 am and 12:39 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Ballyshannon?
At 5:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:43 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ballyshannon?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:09 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 12:56–2:56 am, Minor 10:42–11:42 am, Major 1:27–3:27 pm, Minor 5:06–6:06 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ballyshannon?
Light rain, from 52 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ballyshannon?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the west-northwest. The water is 55.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ballyshannon?
The best time to visit Ballyshannon is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 15 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: Killybegs Port 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).