Dollymount tides today
- Tide now 13.5 ft ↓ falling · low 6:30 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–7:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 54 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 52 °F from the SSW, gusts 3 · overcast
- Sun 7:18 am–4:58 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:33 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–2:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Dollymount there are high tides at 12:51 am (13.7 ft) and 1:17 pm (13.6 ft) and low tides at 6:30 am and 6:59 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:30 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 4:58 pm: 9 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Dollymount today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:59 pm
- Minor period 6:03–7:03 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 6:59 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm, with the 1:17 pm high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:30 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European plaice, whiting and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic mackerel and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Dollymount
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:17 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:30 am
Low tide at 6:30 am and 6:59 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:51 am and 1:17 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 Dollymount
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- Dollymount Strand 1.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- The Shelly Banks (part of) 2.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Sandymount Strand 2.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Merrion Strand 3.5 mi · S
- Parking
- No dogs
- Red Rock Beach 3.8 mi · E
- Burrow Beach 3.8 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Portmarnock Beach 4.4 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Seapoint 4.8 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- No dogs
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 Dollymount
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:51 am 13.7 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 6:30 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:17 pm 13.6 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:59 pm 2.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 6 min to low tide at 6:30 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:51 am high tide and 86 for the 1:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.5 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 December 27 (14.9 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.9 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 29 (coefficient 91, 12.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 38, 4.9 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 | 7:18 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 6:59 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 1:46 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 7:53 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:21 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 2:49 am · 12.7 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 13.0 ft | Low tide 8:57 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 74 | 65% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:23 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 3:58 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 4:20 pm · 12.7 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:25 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 5:15 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 5:36 pm · 12.6 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:27 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 6:51 pm · 12.7 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:29 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 12:54 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 1:17 pm · 5.1 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 13.1 ft | Coef. 65 | 23% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:49 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 Dublin Port station (TICON-4), 2.2 mi from Dollymount. 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 Dollymount
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
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 1:24 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Marine Institute, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Dollymount today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:17 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.4 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:51 am (12:10–1:20 am), low tide 6:30 am (6:10–6:50 am), high tide 1:17 pm (12:40–1:50 pm) and low tide 6:59 pm (6:40–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:35 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Therese Emile Yvon 4.6 mi
- Queen Victoria 5.1 mi
- Dieter 5.2 mi
- North Bull Island Special Protection Area 2.1 mi
- South Dublin Bay Special Area of Conservation 3.2 mi
- Irish Sub Aqua Club 3.6 mi
- UCD Sub Aqua Club 4.4 mi
- Oceandivers 5.0 mi
- Feel Good Scuba 5.0 mi
- Portmarnock Sub-Aqua Club 5.1 mi
- Irish Underwater Council 5.4 mi
- Flagship Scubadiving Ltd 6.0 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 Dollymount
Now in Dollymount
- Low / high
- 50 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 17 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 50° | 53° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SW | 3 SSE | 2 SE | 5 SSE | 9 SSE | 10 SSE | 9 SSE | 9 SSE |
| Gusts | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.1 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 |
- 3:00 am 52° 3 SSE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 2 SE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 5 SSE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 9 SSE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 10 SSE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 9 SSE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 9 SSE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 12 SSE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 10 mph SSE | 3.1 ft | 12:51 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 58 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 1:46 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 58 °F | 3 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 2:49 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 54 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 3:58 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 8 mph E | 1.7 ft | 5:15 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 53 °F | 9 mph E | 1.2 ft | 6:33 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 53 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 7:45 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 52 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 8:45 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 9:34 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 10:14 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 54 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 10:49 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 11:21 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 56 °F | 3 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 56 °F | 14 mph S | 3.5 ft | 12:14 am · 12:24 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 58° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 1.5 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 48° / 52° 2.2 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 wind 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 1:24 am (local time).
The sun in Dollymount
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 41 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:07 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,135 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dollymount
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:44 am–12:44 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:03–7:03 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 Dollymount
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Pigeon House Harbour 1.8 mi
- Vances Harbour 4.4 mi
- Baracuda fishing tackle shop 1.6 mi
- Henry's Tackle Shop 2.7 mi
- Fuel dock 5.1 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: you need to go 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Dollymount) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.6 mi
- 33 ft deep2.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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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North Bank Lighthouse 1.4 mi south
- Light
- Green light that goes dark once every 8 s · Oc G 8s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1882
Other lighthouses nearby: North Bull Lighthouse (1.9 mi southeast), Poolbeg Lighthouse (2.0 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DollymountTides nearby
- Killester1.1 mi
- Clontarf1.2 mi
- Donnycarney1.4 mi
- Raheny1.5 mi
- Artane2.1 mi
- Bayside2.3 mi
- Marino2.3 mi
- Donaghmede2.4 mi
- Fairview2.5 mi
- Beaumont2.5 mi
Dollymount at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,070 people. Coordinates: 53.365° N, 6.180° W.
- It is 3.6 mi northeast of Dublin, the main place in Dublin. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Dublin.
- The nearest tide station, Dublin Port, is 2.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dublin Hafen (1.1 mi), Dublin Ferryport Terminals (1.2 mi), Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 1 (1.5 mi), Alexandra Basin (2.1 mi).
Questions about DollymountQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dollymount?
Today in Dollymount there are high tides at 12:51 am (13.7 ft) and 1:17 pm (13.6 ft) and low tides at 6:30 am and 6:59 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Dollymount?
At 4:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dollymount?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 11:44 am–12:44 pm, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 6:03–7:03 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dollymount?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dollymount?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the south-southeast. The water is 54.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dollymount?
The best time to visit Dollymount is from June to August: highs of 66 °F to 69 °F, about 10 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: Dublin 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).