Ardglass tides today
- Tide now 8.6 ft ↑ rising · high 12:26 am (11.6 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 2.2 ft · 54 °F slight · 4.8 s from the south
- Wind · air 5 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:16 am–4:56 pm 9 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–1:50 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Ardglass there is high tide at 12:04 pm (11.7 ft) and low tides at 5:54 am and 6:10 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:26 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 9 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Ardglass today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:10 pm
- Minor period 4:58–5:58 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:56 pm, golden hour from 4:03 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.38 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 6:10 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, European plaice, haddock and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Ardglass
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.9 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:04 pm
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 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:54 am
Low tide at 5:54 am and 6:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:04 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 Ardglass
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- Gilpin Harbour 3.2 mi · NE
- Rossglass Beach 3.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Mill Quarter Beach 4.8 mi · NE
- Parking
- Tyrella Beach 5.3 mi · W
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, DAERA
- Kilclief Beach 5.7 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, DAERA
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 Ardglass
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Tides in Ardglass
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:54 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:04 pm 11.7 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 6:10 pm 1.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 28 min to high tide at 12:26 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:04 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 9.7 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 December 27 (12.6 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (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 9 to 11 (coefficient 86, 10.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 43, 5.5 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 | 7:16 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 12:04 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 92% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:17 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 85% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:20 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 1:17 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:37 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:22 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 2:32 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:24 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:17 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 10:02 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:26 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:32 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 4:45 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 11:23 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 43% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 5:50 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 32% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:02 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
Ardglass has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Bangor (Environment Agency), 28 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: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Bangor (E73824), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73824. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Ardglass
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Wednesday 28: 5.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (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 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 9:58 pm (local time).
Surf in Ardglass today
Surf today
Fair- 2.6–4.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 3.6 ft swell at 6 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:04 pm)
- Light: First light 6:39 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 4:56 pm · last light 5:33 pm
- Tide: low 5:54 am (2.1 ft), high 12:04 pm (11.7 ft) and low 6:10 pm (1.9 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 53.4 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 87 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size and 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 Ardglass today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:04 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 12:30 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 5 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:40 pm (11:10 pm–12:10 am), low tide 5:54 am (5:30–6:10 am), high tide 12:04 pm (11:40 am–12:30 pm) and low tide 6:10 pm (5:50–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.4 °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 5:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
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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- RIP Fish seen: Sand Goby, Painted Goby, Fries's goby, grey gurnard 12 mi
- Sarah Lena 0.4 mi
- Saint Barchan 2.7 mi
- Kilbroney 3.5 mi
- Georgetown Victory (part Of) 4.7 mi
- Wild Wave 4.8 mi
- Tornamona 5.0 mi
- Dunmore 6.5 mi
- Coalman 6.6 mi
- Silver Crest 7.3 mi
- Killard ASSI 4.4 mi
- Cloughy Rocks nature reserve 6.9 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Ardglass
Now in Ardglass
- Low / high
- 50 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 85%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 52° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 57° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 17 SSW | 10 SW | 12 WSW | 11 WSW | 8 SW | 6 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 30 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.3 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 53° 5 SSW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 6 SSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 6 SSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 5 S 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 7 S 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 14 S 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 14 S 3.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 13 S 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 57 °F | 18 mph SW | 5.6 ft | 12:04 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 57 °F | 17 mph S | 4.9 ft | 12:26 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 57 °F | 18 mph S | 5.4 ft | 1:17 am · 1:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 57 °F | 11 mph S | 3.0 ft | 2:13 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 54 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 3:16 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:29 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 51 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 5:50 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 52 °F | 9 mph E | 2.2 ft | 7:08 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 53 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.8 ft | 8:12 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 53 °F | 17 mph SE | 3.9 ft | 9:03 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 52 °F | 15 mph SE | 4.0 ft | 9:43 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 52 °F | 12 mph E | 3.3 ft | 10:17 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 55 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.6 ft | 10:48 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 55 °F | 12 mph E | 2.4 ft | 11:19 am · 11:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 57° 4.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 55° / 57° 5.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 54° / 57° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 54° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 52° 2.2 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 today. 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: 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 9:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Ardglass
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:06 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 40 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,480 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ardglass
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:58–5:58 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 Ardglass
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Katherine Quay 8.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Phennick Cove Marina 0.2 mi
- Killough Harbour 1.3 mi
- Charles Mulhall 0.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Ardglass) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deep0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 800 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 800 ft and 66 ft at 0.4 mi from shore.
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
Light House 0.2 mi east
Other lighthouses nearby: North Dock Light, Ardglass (0.3 mi east), St John's Point Lighthouse (3.2 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ArdglassTides nearby
- Portaferry8.5 mi
- Dundrum9.5 mi
- Killyleagh9.7 mi
- Newcastle12 mi
- Portavogie15 mi
- Kircubbin16 mi
- Annalong16 mi
- Greyabbey19 mi
- Ballywalter20 mi
- Comber21 mi
Ardglass at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,676 people. Coordinates: 54.263° N, 5.610° W.
- It is 30 mi east of Newry, the main place in Newry Mourne and Down. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Newry.
- The nearest tide station, Bangor, is 28 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about ArdglassQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ardglass?
Today in Ardglass there is high tide at 12:04 pm (11.7 ft) and low tides at 5:54 am and 6:10 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Ardglass?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ardglass?
At 7:18 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 4:58–5:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ardglass?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 85% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ardglass?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the south. The water is 53.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ardglass?
The best time to visit Ardglass is from June to August: highs of 66 °F to 69 °F, about 12 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: Bangor tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).