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Cappagh Pier, Kilrush

Excellent Quality 2025 Blue Flag faces W

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15
Grim · fresh breeze, rain
Waves
0.7 m
3 s period from SW · model cell 11.9 km out
Sea
15.7°
Grand. M3 buoy, south-west of Mizen Head, 173 km away.
Tide
3.7 m
Falling. Low at 15:45.
Wind
35 km/h
Fresh breeze, SSW, cross, gusts 56
Daylight
07:40
Sunrise. Sunset 19:14. Air 16°C.

Best dip each day

Daylight hours, preferring low tide
Today
19:00
Grand 80/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 15 km/h
▼ 03:10 ▲ 09:35 ▼ 15:45 ▲ 22:15
Sat, 3 Oct
17:00
Grand 99/100
light winds, dry, calm sea · 0.2 m · 7 km/h
▼ 04:05 ▲ 10:35 ▼ 16:50 ▲ 23:25
Sun, 4 Oct
18:00
Grand 82/100
moderate breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.4 m · 24 km/h
▼ 05:25 ▲ 11:50 ▼ 18:30
Mon, 5 Oct
19:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, showers possible, calm sea · 0.3 m · 17 km/h
▲ 01:05 ▼ 07:05 ▲ 13:25 ▼ 20:05
Tue, 6 Oct
19:00
Grand 81/100
gentle breeze, dry, calm sea · 0.1 m · 13 km/h
▲ 02:35 ▼ 08:30 ▲ 14:50 ▼ 21:10
Wed, 7 Oct
10:00
Grand 89/100
gentle breeze, dry, low tide · 16 km/h
▲ 03:35 ▼ 09:30 ▲ 15:55 ▼ 22:00
Thu, 8 Oct
13:00
Grand 82/100
gentle breeze, dry · 18 km/h
▲ 04:25 ▼ 10:25 ▲ 16:35 ▼ 22:45

Week at a glance

Tap or drag to pick an hour. Everything below follows.
Fri 12:0016 · Grimfresh breeze · rain
Fri 2Sat 3Sun 4Mon 5Tue 6Wed 7Thu 80003060912151821Fri 09:00 · 59 FreshFri 10:00 · 50 FreshFri 11:00 · 54 FreshFri 12:00 · 16 GrimFri 13:00 · 0 GrimFri 14:00 · 29 BlowyFri 15:00 · 67 DecentFri 16:00 · 77 DecentFri 17:00 · 73 DecentFri 18:00 · 68 DecentFri 19:00 · 80 GrandFri 20:00 · 79 Decent · nightFri 21:00 · 74 Decent · nightFri 22:00 · 70 Decent · nightFri 23:00 · 73 Decent · nightSat 00:00 · 77 Decent · nightSat 01:00 · 82 Grand · nightSat 02:00 · 87 Grand · nightSat 03:00 · 92 Grand · nightSat 04:00 · 97 Grand · nightSat 05:00 · 93 Grand · nightSat 06:00 · 89 Grand · nightSat 07:00 · 84 Grand · nightSat 08:00 · 80 GrandSat 09:00 · 76 DecentSat 10:00 · 72 DecentSat 11:00 · 74 DecentSat 12:00 · 78 DecentSat 13:00 · 83 GrandSat 14:00 · 87 GrandSat 15:00 · 92 GrandSat 16:00 · 96 GrandSat 17:00 · 99 GrandSat 18:00 · 95 GrandSat 19:00 · 91 GrandSat 20:00 · 87 Grand · nightSat 21:00 · 82 Grand · nightSat 22:00 · 78 Decent · nightSat 23:00 · 74 Decent · nightSun 00:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 01:00 · 73 Decent · nightSun 02:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 03:00 · 89 Grand · nightSun 04:00 · 87 Grand · nightSun 05:00 · 92 Grand · nightSun 06:00 · 91 Grand · nightSun 07:00 · 87 Grand · nightSun 08:00 · 73 DecentSun 09:00 · 68 DecentSun 10:00 · 64 DecentSun 11:00 · 60 FreshSun 12:00 · 57 FreshSun 13:00 · 61 FreshSun 14:00 · 59 FreshSun 15:00 · 69 DecentSun 16:00 · 74 DecentSun 17:00 · 78 DecentSun 18:00 · 82 GrandSun 19:00 · 82 GrandSun 20:00 · 78 Decent · nightSun 21:00 · 73 Decent · nightSun 22:00 · 69 Decent · nightSun 23:00 · 65 Decent · nightMon 00:00 · 61 Fresh · nightMon 01:00 · 56 Fresh · nightMon 02:00 · 54 Fresh · nightMon 03:00 · 59 Fresh · nightMon 04:00 · 64 Decent · nightMon 05:00 · 68 Decent · nightMon 06:00 · 73 Decent · nightMon 07:00 · 94 Grand · nightMon 10:00 · 57 FreshMon 13:00 · 60 FreshMon 16:00 · 53 FreshMon 19:00 · 81 GrandMon 22:00 · 78 Decent · nightTue 01:00 · 65 Decent · nightTue 04:00 · 55 Fresh · nightTue 07:00 · 79 Decent · nightTue 10:00 · 79 DecentTue 13:00 · 56 FreshTue 16:00 · 71 DecentTue 19:00 · 81 GrandTue 22:00 · 87 Grand · nightWed 01:00 · 74 Decent · nightWed 04:00 · 71 Decent · nightWed 07:00 · 85 Grand · nightWed 10:00 · 89 GrandWed 13:00 · 55 FreshWed 19:00 · 69 DecentThu 01:00 · 78 Decent · nightThu 07:00 · 75 Decent · nightThu 13:00 · 82 GrandThu 19:00 · 43 Blowy

Fri, 2 Oct, 12:00

16 Grim
  • fresh breeze
  • rain
  • calm sea
  • cross wind
NESWsunrisesunset0.7 m35 km/h
faces 281° W · wind cross
Waves
0.7 m @ 3 s from SW
Wind
35 km/h SSW · gusts 56
Tide
3.6 m · upper half
Air
16°C · 2.8 mm rain

Meteogram

Score, waves, wind (green offshore, amber cross, red onshore), rain and air, tide

Hour by hour

Next 48 hours
TimeDipWavesPeriodFromWindGustTideRainAirWhy
Today
11:0054 Fresh0.6 m3 sSW27 km/h SSW504.3 m 0.7 mm16°moderate breeze, showers possible, calm sea
12:0016 Grim0.7 m3 sSW35 km/h SSW563.6 m 2.8 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, calm sea
13:000 Grim0.9 m4 sSW40 km/h SSW602.8 m 5.5 mm15°strong wind, rain, small waves 0.4 m
14:0029 Blowy0.8 m4 sSW31 km/h SSW522.1 m 2.5 mm16°fresh breeze, rain, small waves 0.4 m
15:0067 Decent0.7 m5 sSW22 km/h WSW441.5 m ▼0.2 mm15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, showers possible
16:0077 Decent0.6 m9 sSW23 km/h WNW381.4 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
17:0073 Decent0.5 m9 sWSW24 km/h W361.6 m ▼dry15°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
18:0068 Decent0.4 m9 sWSW23 km/h W352.2 m dry14°moderate breeze, onshore, choppy, dry
19:0080 Grand0.4 m9 sWSW15 km/h WNW312.9 m dry13°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
20:0079 Decent0.3 m9 sWSW12 km/h W243.5 m dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
21:0074 Decent0.3 m9 sWSW10 km/h W194.0 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
22:0070 Decent0.3 m9 sWSW9 km/h W174.3 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
23:0073 Decent0.3 m9 sWSW7 km/h W154.3 m ▲dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
Saturday, 3 October
00:0077 Decent0.3 m9 sWSW10 km/h W143.9 m dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
01:0082 Grand0.3 m9 sWSW7 km/h WSW133.2 m dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
02:0087 Grand0.2 m9 sWSW11 km/h W132.6 m dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
03:0092 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW8 km/h W142.0 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
04:0097 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW9 km/h WSW141.7 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
05:0093 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW7 km/h S151.8 m ▼dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
06:0089 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW10 km/h SSW152.3 m dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
07:0084 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW10 km/h S152.8 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
08:0080 Grand0.2 m8 sWSW9 km/h S153.4 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
09:0076 Decent0.2 m8 sWSW10 km/h SSE153.9 m dry11°light winds, dry, calm sea
10:0072 Decent0.2 m8 sWSW10 km/h S174.2 m ▲dry12°light winds, dry, calm sea
11:0074 Decent0.2 m8 sWSW10 km/h SSW194.3 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
12:0078 Decent0.2 m7 sWSW10 km/h SSW204.0 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
13:0083 Grand0.1 m7 sWSW9 km/h S213.5 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
14:0087 Grand0.1 m7 sWSW11 km/h S222.9 m dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
15:0092 Grand0.1 m7 sWSW11 km/h SSW232.3 m dry17°light winds, dry, calm sea
16:0096 Grand0.1 m10 sWSW11 km/h SSW231.8 m ▼dry17°light winds, dry, calm sea
17:0099 Grand0.2 m10 sWSW7 km/h SW221.7 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
18:0095 Grand0.1 m10 sWSW7 km/h SSW221.8 m ▼dry16°light winds, dry, calm sea
19:0091 Grand0.1 m10 sWSW8 km/h S222.2 m dry15°light winds, dry, calm sea
20:0087 Grand0.1 m10 sWSW10 km/h S232.7 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
21:0082 Grand0.2 m10 sWSW9 km/h S263.3 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
22:0078 Decent0.2 m10 sSW9 km/h SSE263.7 m dry13°light winds, dry, calm sea
23:0074 Decent0.2 m10 sSW12 km/h S264.0 m ▲dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
Sunday, 4 October
00:0069 Decent0.2 m10 sSW12 km/h S274.0 m ▲dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
01:0073 Decent0.2 m10 sSW13 km/h S293.8 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
02:0078 Decent0.3 m10 sSW12 km/h S303.4 m dry14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
03:0089 Grand0.3 m10 sSW12 km/h S322.8 m dry14°light winds, dry, calm sea
04:0087 Grand0.3 m2 sSW14 km/h S332.3 m 0.1 mm14°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
05:0092 Grand0.3 m2 sSW16 km/h S342.1 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
06:0091 Grand0.3 m2 sSW16 km/h SSW352.1 m ▼dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
07:0087 Grand0.3 m2 sSW19 km/h SSW352.3 m dry15°gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
08:0073 Decent0.3 m2 sSW22 km/h SSW352.7 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
09:0068 Decent0.3 m2 sSW21 km/h SW353.2 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea
10:0064 Decent0.3 m2 sSW22 km/h SW373.6 m dry16°moderate breeze, dry, calm sea

Where the energy comes from

Wave energy (H²·T) this week by direction, against the swell window

Swell arriving between W and W reaches this spot; anything else is blocked by land and counts for much less.

Tide today

Kilrush, 0 km away · metres above chart datum
03:1009:3515:4522:15
Low 03:10 · 1.3 mHigh 09:35 · 4.6 mLow 15:45 · 1.4 mHigh 22:15 · 4.4 m

The spot

Faces
281° W
Swell window
W 280° → W 280°
Exposure
Sheltered · model cell 11.9 km out
Water
Excellent Quality · Blue Flag

Facing and swell window are derived from the wave model's coastline around the spot, not surveyed. Know better? Tell us.

Water quality

Recent grades: 2024 Excellent, 2023 Good, 2022 Good. The EPA flags a short-term pollution risk here after heavy rain.

Beach profile (PDF) · beaches.ie

On the ground

Lifeguard: YesToiletsParkingDogs on lead (Before 11 am and after 6 pm during summer season, otherwise not allowed at all times onto beach during the summer.)

As listed by Clare County Council. Open in Maps.

Sauna after?

Tide Side Sauna · Glin Pier (also Kilteery Pier), Shannon Estuary, Co. Limerick · 16 km · mobile

Sauna Suaimhneas · Lahinch Beach (also Spanish Point, White Strand Miltown Malbay, Clahane Shore) · 36 km · mobile

Cappagh is a rocky beach with stones of up to 30cm and is located on the northern side of the small pier. Due to the stony nature of the beach, the number of plants and animals, which are found on the shoreline, is low, however there is a substantial bird population. Cappagh lies in the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC 2165). Activities include swimming and bird watching. Beach bye-laws are in place with horse riding and dogs prohibited between 11am and 6pm during the summer season.

Put Cappagh Pier, Kilrush in your calendar

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🌊 Cappagh Pier, Kilrush dip · Grand · sea 16° · 0.4 mFri, 2 Oct 18:30–19:30 · gentle breeze, dry, calm sea
🌊 Cappagh Pier, Kilrush dip · Grand · sea 16° · 0.2 mSat, 3 Oct 16:30–17:30 · light winds, dry, calm sea
🌊 Cappagh Pier, Kilrush dip · Grand · sea 16° · 0.4 mSun, 4 Oct 17:30–18:30 · moderate breeze, dry, calm sea

Nearby spots

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Gower Lough

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Moanmore Lough

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Score is Dipper's own blend. It rates comfort, not safety. Forecast: Met Éireann. Waves: Marine Institute Irish Shelf wave model.