Strabane today: weather, sun and moon
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 7 mph · 53 °F from the SSE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–5:02 pm 9 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:31 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:31 pm
- Pressure 30.16 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Major solunar period 12:53–2:53 am today's activity: high
- Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
- Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pm
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Strabane the sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 5:02 pm: 9 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:31 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:53 am to 2:53 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Strabane today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 5:01–6:01 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:02 pm, golden hour from 4:08 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.40 inHg in 24 h) and light offshore wind (7 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm, combines moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, European plaice, common sole and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Strabane, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Tides in Strabane
Tides in Strabane: not available yet
There is no tide station near Strabane, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Manorcunningham · 11 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Strabane
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Strabane: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:54 pm (local time).
Weather in Strabane
Now in Strabane
- Low / high
- 50 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.10 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 95%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: +0.14 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 53° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 56° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 S | 13 SW | 7 SW | 10 SW | 12 SW | 10 SW | 6 SSW | 7 SSE |
| Gusts | 30 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 7 SSE
- 12:00 am 53° 7 S
- 3:00 am 52° 10 SSE
- 6:00 am 51° 10 SSE
- 9:00 am 52° 12 SSE
- 12:00 pm 55° 13 S
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 S
- 6:00 pm 53° 13 SSE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 56 °F | 16 mph SSW | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 56 °F | 15 mph SSE | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 57 °F | 18 mph SSE | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 55 °F | 8 mph NNW | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 52 °F | 8 mph N | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 53 °F | 7 mph ESE | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 50 °F | 5 mph SE | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 50 °F | 5 mph SE | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 52 °F | 11 mph SE | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 51 °F | 13 mph SE | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 49 °F | 9 mph SE | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 48 °F | 6 mph ESE | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 6 mph E | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 55 °F | 8 mph E |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 56° 15 mph
- Fri 30 Light rain 51° / 57° 18 mph
- Sat 31 Light rain 50° / 55° 8 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 52° 8 mph
- Mon 2 Fog 40° / 53° 7 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 50° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 50° 5 mph
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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. 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 (+3.1 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Strabane
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:22 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:14 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 37 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:08 pm
- Full dark 6:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,354 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Strabane
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:53–2:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:42–11:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:01–6:01 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 Strabane
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Tides near StrabaneTides nearby
- Leifear0.8 mi
- St Johnston7.7 mi
- Magheramason8.8 mi
- Carrigans8.8 mi
- New Buildings10 mi
- Manorcunningham11 mi
- Newtown Cunningham12 mi
- Londonderry14 mi
- Letterkenny14 mi
- Ramelton16 mi
Strabane at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,198 people. Coordinates: 54.824° N, 7.469° W.
- It is 14 mi southwest of Londonderry, the main place in Derry City and Strabane. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Londonderry.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about StrabaneQuestions
What time is sunset today in Strabane?
At 5:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Strabane?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:06 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 12:53–2:53 am, Minor 10:42–11:42 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 5:01–6:01 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Strabane?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (7 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Strabane?
The best time to visit Strabane is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 15 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).