Swords tides today
- Tide now 7.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:47 am (14.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:00–7:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 54 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 53 °F from the S, gusts 5 · overcast
- Sun 7:16 am–5:00 pm 9 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:37 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–2:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Swords there are high tides at 12:01 am (14.6 ft) and 12:26 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 5:51 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:47 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 9 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:48 am to 2:48 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Swords today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:13 pm
- Minor period 5:07–6:07 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 4:09 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 6:13 pm low tide, moonrise and sunset, 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 Swords
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:26 pm, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:51 am
Low tide at 5:51 am and 6:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:01 am and 12:26 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Swords
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- Malahide Beach 3.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Corballis Nudist Beach 3.7 mi · E
- Nudity allowed
- Donabate Beach 3.7 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Portmarnock Beach 5.1 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Portrane Beach 5.2 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Tower Bay Beach 5.4 mi · E
- Parking
- Rush South Beach 5.9 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Partial wheelchair access
Good 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 Swords
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:01 am 14.6 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 5:51 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:26 pm 14.3 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:13 pm 1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 55 min to high tide at 12:47 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 12:01 am high tide and 91 for the 12:26 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.7 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 15 (15.4 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.7 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 come from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 92, 12.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 37, 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, Wed 28 | 7:16 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 12:01 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 5:51 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 12:26 pm · 14.3 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 92 | 92% | Major periods 12:48 am · 1:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 14.4 ft | Low tide 6:33 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 14.2 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 13.9 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 13.9 ft | Low tide 7:54 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:22 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:13 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 13.5 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:24 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 9:17 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 13.1 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:26 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 5:03 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 11:33 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 59 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 6:22 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 13.0 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 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
Swords has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Howth (Marine Institute), 7.8 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: Marine Institute, Ireland: tide prediction for Howth, https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/imiTidePrediction.html. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the hourly prediction of 2026.
The sea at Swords
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.6 ft with a period of 5 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 8:52 pm (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 Swords today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:26 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:01 am (11:30 pm–12:30 am), low tide 5:51 am (5:30–6:10 am), high tide 12:26 pm (11:50 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 6:13 pm (5:58–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.8 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:30 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 6.9 mi
- Dieter 7.8 mi
- Atika 7.9 mi
- Bydand 8.6 mi
- Rose Mystique 9.1 mi
- Tayleur 9.3 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- North Bull Island Special Protection Area 7.4 mi
- South Dublin Bay Special Area of Conservation 9.9 mi
- Portmarnock Sub-Aqua Club 3.7 mi
- Feel Good Scuba 7.7 mi
- Irish Sub Aqua Club 8.0 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 Swords
Now in Swords
- Low / high
- 51 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 55%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: +0.12 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 57° | 59° | 55° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SW | 16 SW | 12 SW | 10 WSW | 11 WSW | 8 WSW | 4 SW | 2 S |
| Gusts | 29 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 13 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 9:00 pm 53° 2 S 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 2 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 3 S 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 3 SSE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 7 SSE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 10 S 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 10 SSE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 8 SSE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 51 / 59 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 12:01 am · 12:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 11 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 12:47 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 59 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 1:38 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 58 °F | 2 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 2:38 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 54 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 3:46 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 54 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 5:03 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 54 °F | 7 mph E | 1.6 ft | 6:22 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 53 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 7:34 am · 7:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 53 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 8:35 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 52 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 9:25 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 10:07 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 53 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 10:44 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 57 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 11:17 am · 11:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 55 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 11:49 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 3.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 59° 3.6 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 48° / 58° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 47° / 54° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 54° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 54° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 53° 2.4 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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 (+3.7 °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 8:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Swords
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 44 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:09 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,439 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Swords
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:48–2:48 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:26–11:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:07–6:07 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 Swords
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Liffey River Cruises 8.0 mi
- Rush Harbour 7.2 mi
- Jetty 8.1 mi
- Loughshinny Harbour 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Rush Sailing Club 5.4 mi
- Pigeon House Harbour 8.3 mi
- Swords Angling Centre 1.0 mi
- Baracuda fishing tackle shop 5.5 mi
- Fuel dock 8.1 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.
Tides near SwordsTides nearby
- Kinsealy-Drinan1.2 mi
- Malahide2.7 mi
- Donabate3.3 mi
- Portmarnock4.2 mi
- Donaghmede4.8 mi
- Artane5.0 mi
- Beaumont5.0 mi
- Portraine5.1 mi
- Lusk5.2 mi
- Raheny5.3 mi
Swords at a glance
- Town or city of about 40,776 people. Coordinates: 53.460° N, 6.218° W.
- It is 9.5 mi southwest of Skerries, the main place in Fingal. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Skerries.
- The nearest tide station, Howth, is 7.8 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Velvet Strand (4.8 mi).
Questions about SwordsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Swords?
Today in Swords there are high tides at 12:01 am (14.6 ft) and 12:26 pm (14.3 ft) and low tides at 5:51 am and 6:13 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Swords?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Swords?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 12:48–2:48 am, Minor 10:26–11:26 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 5:07–6:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Swords?
Light rain, from 51 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 55% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Swords?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south. The water is 54.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Swords?
The best time to visit Swords is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 68 °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: Howth prediction point of the Marine Institute (Ireland), licensed CC BY 4.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its predictions. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).