Oilgate tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ rising · high 8:40 am (5.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.7 ft · 55 °F slight · 6.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 54 °F from the S, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:17 am–5:02 pm 9 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:42 pm
- Best time to dive 8:10–9:20 am good day · 7/10
Today in Oilgate there are high tides at 8:40 am (5.8 ft) and 8:59 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 2:57 am and 3:17 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:40 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:02 pm: 9 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Oilgate today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:17 pm
- Major period 2:25–4:25 pm
- Sunset at 5:02 pm, golden hour from 4:12 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light onshore wind (10 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: 88 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:17 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:57 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, thornback ray, common cuttlefish and skipjack tuna. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Oilgate
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 3:17 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.9 ft
4.9 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:17 pm
Low tide at 2:57 am and 3:17 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:40 am and 8:59 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 Oilgate
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Tides in Oilgate
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:57 am 1.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:40 am 5.8 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 3:17 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:59 pm 5.4 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 2 min to high tide at 8:40 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 8:40 am high tide and 84 for the 8:59 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.6 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 26 (6.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (0.3 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 10 to 11 (coefficient 96, 5.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 20 to 21 (coefficient 40, 2.0 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 | 7:17 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 2:57 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:40 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 3:17 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:59 pm · 5.4 ft | Coef. 88 | 85% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 9:18 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:32 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 4:18 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 10:06 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 4:00 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:22 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 4:07 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:24 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 5:46 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:18 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:26 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 5:45 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 1:16 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 50 | 32% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:28 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 1:45 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:43 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 23% | Major periods 7:28 am · 7:51 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
Oilgate has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Wexford Harbour (TICON-4), 6.4 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 Oilgate
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.5 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: 5.3 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south (moderate).
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 (−1.3 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:38 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Met Eireann, Commissioners of Irish Lights, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Oilgate today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (8:40 am): little current from 8:25 am to 8:55 am
- 2.1 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the north (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:57 am (2:30–3:20 am), high tide 8:40 am (8:25–8:55 am), low tide 3:17 pm (2:50–3:40 pm) and high tide 8:59 pm (8:44–9:14 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.0 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.9 °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 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 9:20 am, combines slack water at high tide and light wind, though with current. Also worth a look from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with waves.
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 Oilgate
Now in Oilgate
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 32
- 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: +0.15 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 56° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 4 SSW | 5 S | 8 SSE | 13 S | 12 S | 10 SSE | 12 SSE |
| Gusts | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 |
| Waves | 4.1 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.7 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 54° 5 S 3.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 8 SSE 3.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 13 S 4.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 S 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 10 SSE 5.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 12 SSE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 12 S 5.3 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 13 S 5.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 13 mph S | 5.2 ft | 8:40 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 57 °F | 13 mph SSE | 5.3 ft | 9:18 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 58 °F | 6 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 9:56 am · 10:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 56 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 10:40 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 55 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 11:44 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 53 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 1:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 54 °F | 10 mph E | 2.1 ft | 1:45 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 53 °F | 13 mph E | 3.1 ft | 3:08 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 51 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 4:09 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 50 °F | 9 mph E | 3.5 ft | 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 55 °F | 13 mph E | 3.1 ft | 5:45 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 57 °F | 6 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | 6:26 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 56 °F | 5 mph E | 1.6 ft | 7:04 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 55 °F | 13 mph S | 4.2 ft | 7:37 am · 7:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 57° 5.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 48° / 58° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 42° / 56° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 55° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 54° 2.1 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 48° / 53° 3.1 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 4:38 am (local time).
The sun in Oilgate
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:10 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 46 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:12 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,112 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oilgate
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:37 am–12:37 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:12–7:12 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 Oilgate
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Old Ferrycarrig Bridge 4.9 mi
- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Jetty 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.2 mi
- Danny's Angling & Outdoor 6.0 mi
- Murphy's Fishing Tackle Shop 6.2 mi
- Lochmahon Fishing Tackle & Lakes 7.7 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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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Oilgate) out to sea, heading southwest.
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 OilgateTides nearby
- Ballyhoge2.0 mi
- Castlebridge4.1 mi
- Barntown5.5 mi
- Enniscorthy5.6 mi
- Wexford6.7 mi
- Rosslare12 mi
- Duncormick14 mi
- Kilrane14 mi
- Kilmore Quay17 mi
- Courtown20 mi
Oilgate at a glance
- Town or city of about 385 people. Coordinates: 52.421° N, 6.528° W.
- It is 6.7 mi northwest of Wexford, the main place in Wexford. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Wexford.
- The nearest tide station, Wexford Harbour, is 6.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about OilgateQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oilgate?
Today in Oilgate there are high tides at 8:40 am (5.8 ft) and 8:59 pm (5.4 ft) and low tides at 2:57 am and 3:17 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Oilgate?
At 5:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oilgate?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 1:53–3:53 am, Minor 11:37 am–12:37 pm, Major 2:25–4:25 pm, Minor 6:12–7:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oilgate?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oilgate?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.7 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oilgate?
The best time to visit Oilgate is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 66 °F, about 11 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: Wexford Harbour 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).