Achill Sound tides today
- Tide now 12.5 ft ↑ rising · high 7:09 am (14.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.8 ft · 54 °F moderate · 7.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 56 °F from the SSE, gusts 31 · overcast
- Sun 7:34 am–5:12 pm 9 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:43 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–2:20 pm fair day · 4/10
Today in Achill Sound there are high tides at 7:09 am (14.5 ft) and 7:36 pm (13.4 ft) and low tides at 12:57 am and 1:26 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:09 am. The sun rises at 7:34 am and sets at 5:12 pm: 9 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (15 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Achill Sound today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:09 am, coefficient 92
- Sunrise at 7:34 am
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph) and some swell (4.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 8:10 am, combines the 7:09 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
Beach day in Achill Sound
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:26 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.1 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 19 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 1:26 pm
Low tide at 12:57 am and 1:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:09 am and 7:36 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 Achill Sound
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- Rinnaveeloge 4.1 mi · N
- Dooniver Strand 5.0 mi · N
- Keel Beach 5.8 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent 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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Webcams near Achill Sound
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Tides in Achill Sound
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:57 am 2.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:09 am 14.5 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 1:26 pm 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:36 pm 13.4 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 38 min to high tide at 7:09 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 7:09 am high tide and 88 for the 7:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.4 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 (15.1 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, 12.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 25, 4.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:34 am · 5:12 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 7:09 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:36 pm · 13.4 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 5:10 pm | Low tide 1:40 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 2:15 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:28 pm · 12.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 5:08 pm | Low tide 2:29 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:28 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:40 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 3:26 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 9:43 am · 12.6 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:42 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 5.2 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 5:37 pm · 3.7 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:44 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 12:05 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 6:02 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 12:16 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:46 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 8:04 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 7:42 am · 8:05 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
Achill Sound has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Achill Island (Marine Institute), 6.8 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 Achill Island (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 Achill Sound
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 5.8 ft with a period of 9 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 53.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 5:31 am (local time).
Diving in Achill Sound today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (1:26 pm): little current from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
- 3.9 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Fresh cross-shore wind (18 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:57 am (12:40–1:20 am), high tide 7:09 am (6:50–7:30 am), low tide 1:26 pm (1:00–1:50 pm) and high tide 7:36 pm (7:10–8:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.2 ft at 10 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: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, though with some 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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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 Achill Sound
Now in Achill Sound
- Low / high
- 56 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 16%
- Clouds
- 99%
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.24 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 | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 58° | 59° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 S | 15 S | 15 SSE | 16 SSE | 18 SSE | 19 SSE | 18 SSE | 19 SE |
| Gusts | 33 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 46 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.2 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 |
- 6:00 am 56° 15 SSE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 16 SSE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 18 SSE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 19 SSE 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 18 SSE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 19 SE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 19 SE 5.4 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 20 SSE 5.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 59 °F | 21 mph SSE | 5.3 ft | 7:09 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 62 °F | 21 mph SSE | 5.8 ft | 7:53 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 56 °F | 7 mph N | 4.6 ft | 8:43 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 56 °F | 6 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 9:43 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 55 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 10:55 am | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 52 °F | 7 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 12:05 am · 12:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 52 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 1:23 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 2:26 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 50 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 3:18 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 48 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 4:02 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 50 °F | 10 mph E | 1.1 ft | 4:41 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 5:17 am · 5:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 55 °F | 6 mph E | 0.8 ft | 5:51 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 53 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 6:24 am · 6:46 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 54° / 62° 5.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 53° / 56° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 56° 3.7 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 47° / 55° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 52° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 52° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 44° / 53° 2.9 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 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 (+4.5 °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 5:31 am (local time).
The sun in Achill Sound
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 5:49 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 38 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:19 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,883 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Achill Sound
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:04–1:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:13–7:13 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Achill Sound
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- New Pier 8.8 mi
- Old Pier 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Bullsmouth Pier 4.8 mi
- Purteen Harbour 7.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Nearest lighthouse
Achillbeg Lighthouse 4.8 mi south
- Light
- A flash every 5 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 5s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 184 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1965
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Achill SoundTides nearby
- Mulranny6.7 mi
- Dooagh8.3 mi
- Doohooma10 mi
- Louisburgh13 mi
- Murrisk16 mi
- Newport16 mi
- Westport19 mi
- An Geata Mór19 mi
- Belmullet21 mi
- Letterfrack26 mi
Achill Sound at a glance
- Town or city of about 238 people. Coordinates: 53.928° N, 9.939° W.
- It is 19 mi northwest of Westport, the main place in Mayo. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Westport.
- The nearest tide station, Achill Island, is 6.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Portaghurra Harbour (4.5 mi).
Questions about Achill SoundQuestions
What time is high tide today in Achill Sound?
Today in Achill Sound there are high tides at 7:09 am (14.5 ft) and 7:36 pm (13.4 ft) and low tides at 12:57 am and 1:26 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Achill Sound?
At 5:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Achill Sound?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:17 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 12:04–1:04 pm, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 6:13–7:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Achill Sound?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 59 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southeast (15 mph) and a 16% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Achill Sound?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.8 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the southwest. The water is 54.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Achill Sound?
The best time to visit Achill Sound 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: Achill Island 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).