Cushendall tides today
- Tide now -2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 6:08 am (-2.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 12:00–1:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 56 °F smooth · 7.7 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 53 °F from the S, gusts 21 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:22 am–4:53 pm 9 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:16 pm
- Best time to dive 10:50 am–12:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Cushendall there is high tide at 12:13 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 6:08 am and 6:33 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:08 am. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:51 am to 3:51 am and from 2:23 pm to 4:23 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 53 °F.
Fishing in Cushendall today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 12:13 pm, coefficient 80
- Minor period 11:59 am–12:59 pm (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, combines the 12:13 pm high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 5:50 pm to 6:50 pm, with the 6:33 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:00 am, with the 12:00 am high tide and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, whiting, pollack and ballan wrasse. What you can catch
Beach day in Cushendall
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Cloudy (79% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:13 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °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 cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:08 am
Low tide at 6:08 am and 6:33 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:13 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 Cushendall
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- Cushendall Beach 0.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, DAERA
- Waterfoot Beach 1.4 mi · S
Good water quality 2025 season, DAERA
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Webcams near Cushendall
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Tides in Cushendall
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:08 am -2.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:13 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 6:33 pm -3.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 10 min to low tide at 6:08 am.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 12:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 July 18 (3.4 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-3.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 82, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 51, 4.1 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 | 7:22 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 6:08 am · -2.8 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:33 pm · -3.2 ft | — | Coef. 80 | 85% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:23 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 1:06 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:31 pm · -3.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 76% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 7:56 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:01 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 3:16 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 9:52 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:24 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 4:36 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:11 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 4:29 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · -2.9 ft | Coef. 64 | 43% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:32 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 5:54 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:24 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 5:42 pm · 2.6 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 32% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:34 am · 4:41 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · -3.1 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · -1.9 ft | High tide 6:48 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 23% | Major periods 7:26 am · 7:49 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Cushendall has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.5 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Cushendall
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.4 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 warmer 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 5:57 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).
Surf in Cushendall today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:13 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:44 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 4:53 pm · last light 5:31 pm
- Tide: low 6:08 am (-2.8 ft), high 12:13 pm (2.5 ft) and low 6:33 pm (-3.2 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 56.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 18 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, though with barely any waves.
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 Cushendall today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:13 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:50 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 8 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:00 am (11:20 pm–12:40 am), low tide 6:08 am (5:50–6:23 am), high tide 12:13 pm (11:40 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 6:33 pm (6:18–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.6 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:31 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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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- Clementine 3.5 mi
- Saint Ronaig 5.9 mi
- Templemore 11 mi
- Santa Maria 11 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 7.8 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.
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 Cushendall
Now in Cushendall
- Low / high
- 53 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.17 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 54° | 53° | 55° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 8 SSW | 7 S | 8 S | 13 S | 15 SSE | 15 SSE | 16 SSE |
| Gusts | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.9 ft | 3.1 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 53° 7 S 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 8 S 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 13 S 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 15 SSE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 15 SSE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 16 SSE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 18 SSE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 19 SSE 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 58 °F | 17 mph S | 3.1 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 59 °F | 20 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 12:59 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 58 °F | 9 mph S | 2.2 ft | 2:05 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 54 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.5 ft | 3:18 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 53 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | 4:36 am · 4:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 52 °F | 7 mph E | 0.7 ft | 5:54 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 51 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 7:02 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 51 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 7:58 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 51 °F | 16 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 8:44 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 9:22 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 49 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 9:57 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 54 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 10:29 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 53 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 11:02 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 54 °F | 14 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 11:37 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 59° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 55° / 58° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 54° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 49° / 53° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 46° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 49° / 51° 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.2 °F; normal high: 53 °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 5:57 am (local time).
The sun in Cushendall
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 5:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:08 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 31 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:59 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,143 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cushendall
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:51–3:51 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:23–4:23 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:59 am–12:59 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:46–6:46 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 Cushendall
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.55 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.3 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Cushendall) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.55 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.5 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.55 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near CushendallTides nearby
- Glenariff2.1 mi
- Carnlough6.8 mi
- Ballycastle11 mi
- Ballintoy Harbour17 mi
- Larne19 mi
- Bushmills20 mi
- Coleraine24 mi
- Portrush25 mi
- Whitehead27 mi
- Portstewart27 mi
Cushendall at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,226 people. Coordinates: 55.080° N, 6.063° W.
- It is 24 mi east of Portrush, the main place in Causeway Coast and Glens. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Portrush.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about CushendallQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cushendall?
Today in Cushendall there is high tide at 12:13 pm (2.5 ft) and low tides at 6:08 am and 6:33 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Cushendall?
At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cushendall?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 1:51–3:51 am, Minor 11:59 am–12:59 pm, Major 2:23–4:23 pm, Minor 5:46–6:46 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cushendall?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cushendall?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 7.7 s from the west-northwest. The water is 56.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cushendall?
The best time to visit Cushendall is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 13 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).