Rathnew tides today
- Tide now 7.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:05 am (8.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–7:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.0 ft · 55 °F slight · 4.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 8 · overcast
- Sun 7:14 am–5:01 pm 9 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:40 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–1:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Rathnew there are high tides at 12:18 am (9.1 ft) and 12:39 pm (9.3 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 6:26 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:05 am. The sun rises at 7:14 am and sets at 5:01 pm: 9 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:47 am to 2:47 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Rathnew today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:26 pm
- Minor period 5:10–6:10 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:01 pm, golden hour from 4:10 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.31 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 6:26 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European plaice, whiting and Atlantic horse mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Rathnew
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:39 pm, coefficient 90: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 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 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:00 am
Low tide at 6:00 am and 6:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:18 am and 12:39 pm. Coefficient 91 (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
Beaches near Rathnew
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- Murrough Beach 1.6 mi · E
- Parking
- Wicklow Harbour Bathing Area 2.0 mi · E
- Parking
- Silver Strand 4.0 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Dogs on leash
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Kilpoole Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- Magheramore Beach 4.9 mi · SE
- Furzeditch Beach 5.4 mi · SE
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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Tides in Rathnew
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:18 am 9.1 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:00 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:39 pm 9.3 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 6:26 pm 1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 17 min to high tide at 1:05 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 12:18 am high tide and 90 for the 12:39 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.0 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 14 (10.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.4 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 96, 8.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 30, 3.2 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 | 7:14 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 12:18 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 6:00 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 9.3 ft | Low tide 6:26 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:47 am · 1:19 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 9.3 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 88 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 1:56 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 7:28 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 9.1 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:19 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:22 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 3:56 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:21 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 4:09 pm · 8.6 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:24 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 5:05 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 5:16 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:26 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 6:17 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 8.5 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 32% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 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
Tides from the Wicklow station (Marine Institute), 3.0 mi from Rathnew. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Marine Institute, Ireland: tide prediction for Wicklow (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 Rathnew
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.2 ft with a period of 5 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 (−1.4 °F).
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 10:48 pm (local time).
Surf in Rathnew today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 3.2 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:39 pm)
- Light: First light 6:38 am · sunrise 7:14 am · sunset 5:01 pm · last light 5:37 pm
- Tide: high 12:18 am (9.1 ft), low 6:00 am (1.3 ft), high 12:39 pm (9.3 ft) and low 6:26 pm (1.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 54.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 80 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Rathnew today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (12:39 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 2.4 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:18 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am), low tide 6:00 am (5:40–6:20 am), high tide 12:39 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and low tide 6:26 pm (6:10–6:41 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.6 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.3 °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 5:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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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- Explorer 1 3.9 mi
- Thorn 5.5 mi
- John Morrison 7.5 mi
- Howe 10 mi
- County of Lancaster 11 mi
- Lanarkshire 12 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
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 Rathnew
Now in Rathnew
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 3.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 52° | 55° | 54° | 57° | 58° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SSW | 16 SW | 15 SW | 10 SW | 13 WSW | 9 SW | 5 SSW | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 21 | 23 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 11 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.3 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.2 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 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 |
- 12:00 am 51° 4 SSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 5 SSW 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 SSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 7 SSW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 14 S 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 S 4.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 10 S 4.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 13 S 5.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 58 °F | 17 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 12:18 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 57 °F | 14 mph S | 5.2 ft | 1:05 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 57 °F | 15 mph SSW | 5.2 ft | 1:56 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 58 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 2:53 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 55 °F | 9 mph N | 3.5 ft | 3:56 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 5:05 am · 5:16 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 6:17 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 52 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 7:25 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph E | 2.9 ft | 8:24 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 50 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 9:16 am · 9:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 49 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 10:03 am · 10:19 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.9 ft | 10:46 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 5 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 11:26 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 57 °F | 4 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 12:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 57° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 57° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 58° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 48° / 55° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 53° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 52° 2.0 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, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.6 °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 10:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Rathnew
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:18 pm
- Civil dawn 6:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 47 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:10 pm
- Full dark 6:18 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,448 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rathnew
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:47–2:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:21–11:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:10–6:10 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 Rathnew
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Rathnew) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,000 ft
- 33 ft deep1.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,000 ft): 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 1.4 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Wicklow Head Lighthouse (1779) 3.9 mi southeast
- Built
- 1779
Other lighthouses nearby: Wicklow Head Lighthouse (1825) (3.9 mi southeast), Wicklow Head Lighthouse (4.0 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RathnewTides nearby
- Wicklow1.8 mi
- Kilcoole7.8 mi
- Charlesland9.5 mi
- Greystones10 mi
- Arklow14 mi
- Bray15 mi
- Little Bray15 mi
- Shankill16 mi
- Loughlinstown18 mi
- Castletown19 mi
Rathnew at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,964 people. Coordinates: 52.991° N, 6.085° W.
- It is 14 mi north of Arklow, the main place in Wicklow. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Arklow.
- The nearest tide station, Wicklow, is 3.0 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about RathnewQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rathnew?
Today in Rathnew there are high tides at 12:18 am (9.1 ft) and 12:39 pm (9.3 ft) and low tides at 6:00 am and 6:26 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Rathnew?
At 5:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rathnew?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 5:59 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 12:47–2:47 am, Minor 10:21–11:21 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 5:10–6:10 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Rathnew?
Light rain, from 48 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (4 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rathnew?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rathnew?
The best time to visit Rathnew is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °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: Wicklow 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).