Trá na Sasanach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 4.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:49 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 11:50 am–12:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 7.9 ft · 55 °F moderate · 8.9 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 56 °F from the S, gusts 24 · overcast
- Sun 7:28 am–5:21 pm 9 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:06 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:06 pm
- Diving tomorrow 6:50–8:00 am poor day · 0/10
Today in Trá na Sasanach there are high tides at 5:29 am (11.9 ft) and 5:54 pm (11.7 ft) and low tides at 11:32 am and 11:49 pm. Tide coefficient 96. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:49 pm. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 5:21 pm: 9 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:06 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:05 am to 3:05 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south (14 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Beach day in Trá na Sasanach
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 11:32 am: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Dangerous for swimming: 11 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
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 · 11 ft
11 ft waves every 11 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 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 onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:49 pm
Low tide at 11:32 am and 11:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:29 am and 5:54 pm. Coefficient 96 (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
About Trá na SasanachThe beach
In Ballinskelligs, 1.8 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Ballinskelligs →
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Trá na Sasanach
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- Trá na h Úine 0.8 mi · E
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Reenrow Beach 1.0 mi · E
- Parking
- Inny Strand 1.8 mi · E
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Ballinskelligs Beach 1.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Trá na Reanna 2.4 mi · SW
- Parking
- Trá Phraisce 2.9 mi · SW
- Waterville Town Beach 3.2 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Tráigh Leagaigh 3.8 mi · W
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the authorities of Ireland.
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Fishing in Trá na Sasanach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:54 pm, coefficient 93
- Minor period 5:36–6:36 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:21 pm, golden hour from 4:32 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.23 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and rough sea: 8.7 ft waves
- 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, 4:50 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 5:54 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure and rough seas.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, small-spotted catshark, haddock and European hake. What you can catch
Tides in Trá na Sasanach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:29 am 11.9 ft · coef. 96
- ▼ Low tide 11:32 am 1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:54 pm 11.7 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 11:49 pm 1.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 53 min to low tide at 11:49 pm.
Tide coefficient 96 for the 5:29 am high tide and 93 for the 5:54 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 10.3 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 October 28 (11.9 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (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 97, 10.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 32, 3.6 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 | 7:28 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 5:29 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 11:32 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:54 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 11:49 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 96 | 92% | Major periods 1:05 am · 1:36 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 5:19 pm | High tide 6:14 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 12:17 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 6:42 pm · 11.3 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 5:17 pm | Low tide 12:36 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:03 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:35 pm · 10.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:34 am · 5:15 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:59 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 2:10 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 10.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:35 am · 5:13 pm | Low tide 2:41 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:04 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 3:29 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 9:50 pm · 9.6 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:37 am · 5:11 pm | Low tide 4:09 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 4:58 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 43% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:39 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · 3.5 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:21 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
Trá na Sasanach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Castletownbere Port (TICON-4), 20 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 Trá na Sasanach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.9 ft
- Significant7.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest16 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 16 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 16 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 13 ft with a period of 11 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 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 9:55 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Aanderaa Data Instruments AS, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Trá na Sasanach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (11:32 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:00 pm
- 9.8 ft swell at 9 s from the west-southwest: heavy surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.4 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: high tide 5:29 am (5:10–5:50 am), low tide 11:32 am (11:10 am–12:00 pm), high tide 5:54 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and low tide 11:49 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 15 ft at 11 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °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 5:56 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:06 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big 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 Trá na Sasanach
Now in Trá na Sasanach
- Low / high
- 56 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 90%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 (−0.00 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 22 SW | 17 WSW | 14 WSW | 9 SW | 13 SW | 12 SSW | 11 S | 14 S |
| Gusts | 38 | 34 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 24 |
| Waves | 13 ft | 12 ft | 11 ft | 10 ft | 9.8 ft | 9.1 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.0 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 |
- 9:00 pm 56° 14 S 8.0 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 16 S 7.7 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 16 SSE 7.4 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 17 SSE 7.4 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 19 SSE 7.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 23 SSE 8.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 23 SSE 8.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 23 SSE 8.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 58 °F | 22 mph SW | 13 ft | 5:29 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 58 °F | 26 mph SSE | 8.6 ft | 6:14 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 60 °F | 26 mph SSE | 9.3 ft | 7:03 am · 7:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 7.5 ft | 7:59 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 60 °F | 7 mph NNE | 5.5 ft | 9:04 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 58 °F | 15 mph E | 3.7 ft | 10:21 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 54 °F | 15 mph ESE | 4.9 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 54 °F | 16 mph E | 5.8 ft | 12:30 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 55 °F | 19 mph E | 4.8 ft | 1:32 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 55 °F | 18 mph ESE | 4.7 ft | 2:22 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 55 °F | 16 mph E | 2.6 ft | 3:05 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 57 °F | 14 mph E | 2.1 ft | 3:43 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 56 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 4:17 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 55 °F | 12 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 4:51 am · 5:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Light rain 55° / 58° 8.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 58° / 60° 9.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 55° / 58° 7.5 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 53° / 60° 5.5 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 46° / 58° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 54° 4.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 51° / 54° 5.8 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 (+2.2 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Trá na Sasanach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:14 am
- Full dark 6:35 pm
- Civil dawn 6:53 am
- Civil dusk 5:56 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 52 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:32 pm
- Full dark 6:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,165 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Trá na Sasanach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:05–3:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:31–11:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:36–6:36 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 Trá na Sasanach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ballinskelligs Pier 2.6 mi
- Bunavalla Pier 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Caladh a' Bháid 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Cuaisín a' Bháid 6.8 mi
- Cahersiveen Marina 7.2 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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 1.3 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. 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 Trá na SasanachTides nearby
- Ballinskelligs1.8 mi
- Waterville3.4 mi
- Portmagee5.8 mi
- Knightstown6.1 mi
- Cahersiveen7.3 mi
- Sneem15 mi
- Castletownbere19 mi
- Glenbeigh20 mi
- Dingle21 mi
- Ventry21 mi
Trá na Sasanach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 51.843° N, 10.244° W.
- It is 37 mi southwest of Tralee, the main place in Kerry. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 3 min later than in Tralee.
- In Ballinskelligs, 1.8 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Castletownbere Port, is 20 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Trá na SasanachQuestions
Where is Trá na Sasanach?
In Ballinskelligs, 1.8 mi from the center, Kerry (Ireland). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Trá na Sasanach have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Trá na Sasanach?
Today in Trá na Sasanach there are high tides at 5:29 am (11.9 ft) and 5:54 pm (11.7 ft) and low tides at 11:32 am and 11:49 pm. Tide coefficient 96.
What time is sunset today in Trá na Sasanach?
At 5:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:56 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Trá na Sasanach?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:15 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 1:05–3:05 am, Minor 10:31–11:31 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 5:36–6:36 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Trá na Sasanach?
Light rain, from 56 °F to 58 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south (14 mph) and a 90% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Trá na Sasanach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.9 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Trá na Sasanach?
The best time to visit Trá na Sasanach is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 65 °F, about 14 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: Castletownbere 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).