Dundalk tides today
- Tide now 8.2 ft ↑ rising · high 12:39 am (16.8 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 0.7 ft · 55 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 52 °F from the S, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:18 am–5:00 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:33 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Dundalk there is high tide at 12:18 pm (16.7 ft) and low tides at 5:56 am and 6:18 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:39 am. The sun rises at 7:18 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 9 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:49 am to 2:49 am and from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Dundalk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:18 pm
- Minor period 5:03–6:03 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 4:07 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.37 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 6:18 pm low tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm, with the 12:18 pm high tide, moonset, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, European flounder and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
Beach day in Dundalk
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:18 pm, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:56 am
Low tide at 5:56 am and 6:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:18 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Dundalk
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Tides in Dundalk
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:56 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:18 pm 16.7 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:18 pm 1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 47 min to high tide at 12:39 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 12:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.8 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 (18.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.8 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 92, 15.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 37, 6.0 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 | 7:18 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 16.7 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:49 am · 1:20 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:20 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 12:39 am · 16.8 ft | Low tide 6:38 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 16.6 ft | Low tide 7:04 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:52 am · 2:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:22 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 16.2 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 16.2 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 15.4 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 15.6 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:26 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 14.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 3:57 pm · 15.1 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:28 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 14.8 ft | Low tide 11:30 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:30 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 6:13 am · 13.9 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · 6.0 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 15.0 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 32% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:05 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
Dundalk has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Port Oriel (Marine Institute), 16 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 Port Oriel, 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 Dundalk
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.5 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 8:52 pm (local time).
Diving in Dundalk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:18 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:40 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:54 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am), low tide 5:56 am (5:40–6:11 am), high tide 12:18 pm (11:50 am–12:40 pm) and low tide 6:18 pm (6:00–6:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:20 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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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.
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Weather in Dundalk
Now in Dundalk
- Low / high
- 48 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (+0.02 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SSW | 12 SW | 6 SW | 7 WSW | 9 WSW | 6 SW | 4 SSW | 2 SSE |
| Gusts | 19 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.3 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 2 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 4 SSE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 2 S 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 4 SE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 6 SE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 10 SSE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 9 SE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 10 SE 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 56 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 12:18 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 57 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 12:39 am · 1:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 57 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 1:29 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 4 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 2:27 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 53 °F | 10 mph N | 1.1 ft | 3:34 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 53 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 4:51 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 6:13 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 53 °F | 6 mph E | 2.4 ft | 7:27 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 53 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 8:27 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 53 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 9:16 am · 9:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 9:58 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 51 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 10:34 am · 10:51 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 55 °F | 9 mph E | 2.3 ft | 11:08 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 55 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 11:40 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 57° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 57° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 56° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 53° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 53° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F; normal high: 54 °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 Dundalk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:00 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:09 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 41 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:07 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,425 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dundalk
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:49–2:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:20–3:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:31–11:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:03–6:03 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 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 Dundalk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Dundalk) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,150 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 1,150 ft. 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) 1,150 ft out.
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 DundalkTides nearby
- Blackrock3.2 mi
- Jenkinstown Cross4.7 mi
- Dromiskin5.2 mi
- Castlebellingham6.9 mi
- Annagassan8.6 mi
- Omeath8.9 mi
- Warrenpoint9.5 mi
- Carlingford9.7 mi
- Rostrevor11 mi
- Newry13 mi
Dundalk at a glance
- Town or city of about 43,112 people. Coordinates: 54.000° N, 6.417° W.
- The nearest tide station, Port Oriel, is 16 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dundalk Harbour (1.9 mi).
Questions about DundalkQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dundalk?
Today in Dundalk there is high tide at 12:18 pm (16.7 ft) and low tides at 5:56 am and 6:18 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Dundalk?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dundalk?
At 7:20 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 12:49–2:49 am, Minor 10:31–11:31 am, Major 1:20–3:20 pm, Minor 5:03–6:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Dundalk?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 56 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dundalk?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the south-southeast. The water is 55.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dundalk?
The best time to visit Dundalk is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 68 °F, about 12 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: Port Oriel 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).