Tarbert tides today
- Tide now 9.3 ft ↓ falling · low 12:38 am (2.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:50–7:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 3.1 ft slight · 8.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 54 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–5:15 pm 9 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:57 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:30–8:10 am average day · 6/10
Today in Tarbert there are high tides at 6:11 am (17.3 ft) and 6:36 pm (16.9 ft) and low tide at 12:22 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:38 am. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 5:15 pm: 9 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:01 am to 3:01 am and from 1:32 pm to 3:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Tarbert today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 6:36 pm, coefficient 94
- Minor period 5:27–6:27 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:15 pm, golden hour from 4:25 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.27 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 96 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:36 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm, with the 12:22 pm low tide and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Tarbert
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:22 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 9 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:22 pm
Low tide at 12:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:11 am and 6:36 pm.
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 Tarbert
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Tarbert.
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Tides in Tarbert
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 6:11 am 17.3 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 12:22 pm 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:36 pm 16.9 ft · coef. 94
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 48 min to low tide at 12:38 am.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 6:11 am high tide and 94 for the 6:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.1 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 December 26 (17.6 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 28 (coefficient 98, 15.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 5.3 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 · 5:15 pm | High tide 6:11 am · 17.3 ft | Low tide 12:22 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 16.9 ft | — | Coef. 96 | 92% | Major periods 1:01 am · 1:32 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 12:38 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 16.9 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 16.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 1:22 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 15.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 2:12 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 8:35 am · 15.4 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 9:18 pm · 14.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 65% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:34 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 3:59 pm · 5.0 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 13.6 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:36 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 6.5 ft | High tide 10:52 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 5:24 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 11:57 pm · 13.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:38 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 5:57 am · 6.5 ft | High tide 12:19 pm · 14.0 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 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
Tarbert has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Kilrush (TICON-4), 6.7 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 Tarbert
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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: 5.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (moderate).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Tarbert today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:22 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 10 s from the west-northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 11:57 pm (11:40 pm–12:12 am), high tide 6:11 am (5:50–6:30 am), low tide 12:22 pm (12:00–12:40 pm) and high tide 6:36 pm (6:10–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.8 ft at 11 s), rain (0.26 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:51 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some 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
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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 Tarbert
Now in Tarbert
- Low / high
- 54 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 98%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.00 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 | Light rain | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 SW | 22 WSW | 14 SW | 11 SW | 14 SW | 11 SW | 6 S | 7 SSE |
| Gusts | 35 | 37 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 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 54° 7 SSE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 10 SSE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 10 SSE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 10 SSE 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 14 SSE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 20 SSE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 18 SSE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 20 SSE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 59 °F | 22 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 6:11 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 59 °F | 21 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 6:54 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 60 °F | 23 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 7:41 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 58 °F | 7 mph E | 2.6 ft | 8:35 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 9:37 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 55 °F | 12 mph E | 1.7 ft | 10:52 am · 11:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 7 mph E | 1.8 ft | 12:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 55 °F | 10 mph E | 2.2 ft | 1:18 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 53 °F | 14 mph E | 1.7 ft | 2:18 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 12 mph E | 1.5 ft | 3:05 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 51 °F | 11 mph E | — | 3:44 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 54 °F | 13 mph E | — | 4:20 am · 4:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 58 °F | 6 mph ESE | — | 4:54 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 59 °F | 5 mph SE | — | 5:27 am · 5:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 59° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 56° / 60° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 55° / 58° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 55° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 55° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 53° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 55° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.4 °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 9:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Tarbert
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 6:51 am
- Civil dusk 5:51 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 49 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:25 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,224 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tarbert
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:01–3:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:32–3:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:32–11:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:27–6:27 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 Tarbert
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cappagh Pier 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.2 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Tarbert) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.25 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 950 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.25 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Tarbert Island lighthouse 1.4 mi north
- Light
- Quick flashes (about 60 a minute); white or red depending on where you see it from · Q WR
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 59 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 85 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TarbertTides nearby
- Killimer2.7 mi
- Glin3.9 mi
- Ballylongford4.7 mi
- Kilrush6.6 mi
- Foynes11 mi
- Doonbeg13 mi
- Ballybunnion13 mi
- Killadysert13 mi
- Kilkee13 mi
- Askeaton17 mi
Tarbert at a glance
- Town or city of about 540 people. Coordinates: 52.573° N, 9.375° W.
- It is 25 mi northeast of Tralee, the main place in Kerry. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Tralee.
- The nearest tide station, Kilrush, is 6.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about TarbertQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tarbert?
Today in Tarbert there are high tides at 6:11 am (17.3 ft) and 6:36 pm (16.9 ft) and low tide at 12:22 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Tarbert?
At 5:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:51 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tarbert?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 1:01–3:01 am, Minor 10:32–11:32 am, Major 1:32–3:32 pm, Minor 5:27–6:27 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Tarbert?
Light rain, from 54 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (8 mph) and a 98% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tarbert?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.1 ft waves with a period of 8.5 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Tarbert?
The best time to visit Tarbert is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 65 °F, about 13 rainy days a month and 6 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: Kilrush 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).