Clifden tides today
- Tide now 7.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:45 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:00–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.4 ft · 54 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the west
- Wind · air 14 mph · 56 °F from the S, gusts 26 · overcast
- Sun 7:31 am–5:15 pm 9 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:52 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:30–8:10 am poor day · 2/10
Today in Clifden there are high tides at 6:17 am (15.1 ft) and 6:39 pm (14.5 ft) and low tides at 12:05 am and 12:30 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:45 am. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 9 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:35 pm to 3:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south (14 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Clifden today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:39 pm, coefficient 95
- Minor period 5:22–6:22 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:15 pm, golden hour from 4:24 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.30 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and 6.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 6:39 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, ballan wrasse, European hake and pollack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Clifden
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:30 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 9.4 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 · 9.4 ft
9.4 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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:05 am
Low tide at 12:05 am and 12:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:17 am and 6:39 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 Clifden
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- Clifden Beach 1.2 mi · W
- Mannin Bay Coral Strand 3.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- Acton Beach 5.4 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
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 Clifden
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Tides in Clifden
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:05 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:17 am 15.1 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 12:30 pm 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:39 pm 14.5 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 53 min to low tide at 12:45 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 6:17 am high tide and 95 for the 6:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.4 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 (15.6 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (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 98, 13.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 24, 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 | 7:31 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:39 pm · 14.5 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 1:04 am · 1:35 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:33 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 12:45 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:57 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 14.0 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:35 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:29 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:42 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:18 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:32 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:16 pm · 12.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:39 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 3:16 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 9:32 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 4:06 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 11.7 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:41 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 4:28 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 12.4 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 11:52 pm · 11.4 ft | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:43 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 5:52 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 12:05 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · 3.7 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 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
Clifden has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Letterfrack (Marine Institute), 6.5 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 Letterfrack (from the Marine Institute operational hydrodynamic model), 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 Clifden
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.7 ft
- Significant5.4 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-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: 9.6 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 colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 9:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Clifden today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 6.5 ft swell at 9 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the northeast (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: low tide 12:05 am (11:50 pm–12:20 am), high tide 6:17 am (6:00–6:40 am), low tide 12:30 pm (12:10–12:50 pm) and high tide 6:39 pm (6:20–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.7 ft at 9 s), rain (0.40 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.8 °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 5:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, lines up with light wind, though with tidal current, a big swell and current. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with light wind and the sun high, though with tidal current, a big swell and current. Also worth a look from 11:40 am to 1:20 pm, with slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with a big swell, moderate wind 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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- Patriarch 9.3 mi
- Wreck 5.8 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Adventure Breaks in Connemara 5.3 mi
- Scubadive West 11 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 Clifden
Now in Clifden
- Low / high
- 54 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.12 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: +0.15 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 showers | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 23 WSW | 20 WSW | 13 WSW | 11 WSW | 16 SW | 12 SW | 11 S | 14 S |
| Gusts | 43 | 42 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 25 |
| Waves | 9.6 ft | 9.6 ft | 9.6 ft | 9.4 ft | 8.2 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 56° 14 S 5.4 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 14 S 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 15 SSE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 16 SSE 5.2 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 17 SSE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 19 SSE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 21 SSE 5.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 22 SE 5.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 57 °F | 23 mph SW | 9.6 ft | 6:17 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 54 / 58 °F | 24 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 6:57 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 59 °F | 22 mph SSE | 6.0 ft | 7:42 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 58 °F | 8 mph ESE | 5.2 ft | 8:32 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 55 °F | 5 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 9:32 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 54 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 10:45 am · 11:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 52 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | 12:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 54 °F | 9 mph ESE | 4.1 ft | 1:09 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 53 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 2:13 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 50 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 3:05 am · 3:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 49 °F | 11 mph E | 3.1 ft | 3:49 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 51 °F | 14 mph E | 3.0 ft | 4:29 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 56 °F | 12 mph E | 2.8 ft | 5:05 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 56 °F | 7 mph E | 2.7 ft | 5:40 am · 6:00 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 54° / 58° 5.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 55° / 59° 6.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 53° / 58° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 41° / 55° 4.5 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 40° / 54° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 52° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 54° 4.1 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. 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 (+2.9 °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 9:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Clifden
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:33 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 44 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:24 pm
- Full dark 6:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,181 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Clifden
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:35–3:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:42–11:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:22–6:22 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 Clifden
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Letter Pier 5.9 mi
- Aillebrack Quay 7.0 mi
- Gorteen Pier 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Derryinver Quay 6.0 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Cleggan 6.0 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: 16 ft at 0.45 mi from shore and 0 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Clifden) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.85 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) 0.85 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 ClifdenTides nearby
- Letterfrack5.1 mi
- Roundstone7.6 mi
- Louisburgh21 mi
- Carraroe23 mi
- Rossaveal24 mi
- Murrisk25 mi
- Kilronan29 mi
- Westport30 mi
- Mulranny30 mi
- Achill Sound30 mi
Clifden at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,597 people. Coordinates: 53.489° N, 10.019° W.
- It is 43 mi west of Galway, the main place in Galway. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 3 min later than in Galway.
- The nearest tide station, Letterfrack, is 6.5 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: White Strand (3.7 mi).
Questions about ClifdenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Clifden?
Today in Clifden there are high tides at 6:17 am (15.1 ft) and 6:39 pm (14.5 ft) and low tides at 12:05 am and 12:30 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Clifden?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Clifden?
At 7:33 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 10:42–11:42 am, Major 1:35–3:35 pm, Minor 5:22–6:22 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Clifden?
Light showers, from 54 °F to 57 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south (14 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Clifden?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.4 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the west. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Clifden?
The best time to visit Clifden is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °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: Letterfrack prediction point of the Marine Institute (Ireland), computed with its ocean model, 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).