Moville tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↓ falling · low 1:42 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:10–8:20 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.6 ft · 55 °F moderate · 9.9 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 54 °F from the S, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:24 am–4:59 pm 9 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:26 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:40–2:30 pm fair day · 3/10
Today in Moville there are high tides at 7:23 am (5.8 ft) and 7:50 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 1:02 am and 1:30 pm. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:42 am. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 4:59 pm: 9 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:51 am to 2:51 am and from 1:23 pm to 3:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (6 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Moville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:23 am, coefficient 108
- Sunrise at 7:24 am
- Rising pressure (+0.69 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (10 mph) and 8.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:20 am, combines the 7:23 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm, with the 1:30 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray. What you can catch
Beach day in Moville
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:30 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (90% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 8.1 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 8.1 ft
8.1 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. 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 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:02 am
Low tide at 1:02 am and 1:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:23 am and 7:50 pm. Coefficient 108 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Moville
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- Sweet Nellie's 3.8 mi · NE
- White Strand 4.3 mi · NE
- Kinnagoe Bay 4.7 mi · N
- Parking
- Tremone Bay 5.7 mi · N
- Parking
- Magilligan - Benone Strand 5.9 mi · E
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, DAERA
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 Moville
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Tides in Moville
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:02 am 0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:23 am 5.8 ft · coef. 108
- ▼ Low tide 1:30 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:50 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 104
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 52 min to low tide at 1:42 am.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 7:23 am high tide and 104 for the 7:50 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.1 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 13 (7.6 ft) and the lowest, on February 4 (0.1 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 27 (coefficient 111, 5.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 31, 1.3 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 | 7:24 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 1:02 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 1:30 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 7:50 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 108 | 92% | Major periods 12:51 am · 1:23 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:07 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 2:17 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 8:38 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 98 | 85% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:27 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 2:26 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:57 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:15 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 4:39 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:57 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 65% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:32 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:32 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:58 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 50 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:34 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 5:35 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:44 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 49 | 43% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:36 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:29 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:08 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
Moville has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Portrush (Environment Agency), 15 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: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Portrush (E73924), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73924. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Moville
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.6 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 east 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: 9.4 ft with a period of 11 s, from the northwest (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 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 10:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Moville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 7.2 ft swell at 9 s from the northwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
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: low tide 1:02 am (12:47–1:17 am), high tide 7:23 am (7:08–7:38 am), low tide 1:30 pm (1:15–1:45 pm) and high tide 7:50 pm (7:35–8:05 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.1 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.5 °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 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:26 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with light wind, though with tidal current, a big swell and current. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 9:50 am, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with tidal current, a big swell and current.
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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- Stypie 1.4 mi
- HMS Assurance 4.4 mi
- William Mannel 8.2 mi
- Castle Eden 9.0 mi
- Mountain Laurel 10 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Wreck 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 Moville
Now in Moville
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 53° | 52° | 53° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 SSW | 13 WSW | 11 WSW | 10 WSW | 13 WSW | 11 SW | 8 SSW | 7 S |
| Gusts | 40 | 36 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 9.4 ft | 9.2 ft | 8.7 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 53° 8 S 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 9 S 5.0 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 9 S 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 10 SSE 4.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 15 SSE 3.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 15 S 3.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 14 SSE 3.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 17 SSE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 56 °F | 20 mph SW | 9.4 ft | 7:23 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 17 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 8:07 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 58 °F | 21 mph S | 3.6 ft | 8:57 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 58 °F | 9 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 9:59 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 53 °F | 9 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 11:58 am | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 1:12 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 50 °F | 4 mph S | 2.4 ft | 2:24 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 51 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 3:16 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 51 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 3:57 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 52 °F | 15 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 4:30 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 5:00 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 48 °F | 8 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 5:31 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 6:04 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | 3.5 ft | 6:40 am · 6:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 56° 5.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 52° / 58° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 51° / 58° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 53° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 46° / 53° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 50° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 48° / 51° 3.1 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: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 10:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Moville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:20 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:12 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 35 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:05 pm
- Full dark 6:20 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,383 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Moville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:51–2:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:23–3:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:44–11:44 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:56–5:56 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 Moville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bunagee Pier 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Bunagee Slipway 8.8 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 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Moville) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 mi): 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 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.9 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
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Moville Lighthouse 0.6 mi south
Other lighthouses nearby: Warren Point Lighthouse (3.6 mi east), Inishowen Lighthouse (4.9 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MovilleTides nearby
- Greencastle2.3 mi
- Quigley’s Point7.7 mi
- Culdaff8.1 mi
- Carndonagh9.9 mi
- Ballykelly10 mi
- Castlerock10 mi
- Muff12 mi
- Portstewart13 mi
- Culmore13 mi
- Coleraine15 mi
Moville at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,481 people. Coordinates: 55.192° N, 7.039° W.
- It is 17 mi east of Buncrana, the main place in Donegal. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Buncrana.
- The nearest tide station, Portrush, is 15 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kinnagoe Bay (4.7 mi).
Questions about MovilleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Moville?
Today in Moville there are high tides at 7:23 am (5.8 ft) and 7:50 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 1:02 am and 1:30 pm. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Moville?
At 4:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Moville?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:05 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 12:51–2:51 am, Minor 10:44–11:44 am, Major 1:23–3:23 pm, Minor 4:56–5:56 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Moville?
Light rain, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Moville?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.6 ft waves with a period of 9.9 s from the northwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Moville?
The best time to visit Moville is from June to August: highs of 61 °F to 63 °F, about 14 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: Portrush tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).