Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle

Cod at Ballycastle Beach · Tidefinder

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Deep water close in

Beach listed on OpenStreetMap. Species and access haven't been checked yet.

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Also caught

Mackerel Jun–Oct
Pollack Sep–Nov
Ballan wrasse May–Oct

Location is approximate. Check access and safety locally before you go.

Our predictions for this spot, blended from the Portrush and Bangor tide gauges either side. Heights are above the year's lowest tide. This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Not for navigation.

Today's tides

RisingHigh water 13:19, in 1 hMid tides

High01:101.1 m00:39–01:40
Low06:160.5 m05:17–07:16
High13:191.4 m12:38–14:01
Low19:170.5 m18:23–20:12

Science says

Other good times

Winter favourite that feeds in strong tides and coloured water, mostly after dark.

Suggested baits

Lugworm
Squid
Peeler crab
Mussel

No other good times this week.

Draft profile, not yet reviewed. Based on FishBase: Gadus morhua and Cefas, Catchwise: A Survey of Marine Recreational Fishing Activity in England and Wales (2026) and General UK sea-angling guidance (to be verified).

About codSize rules for DAERA (Northern Ireland) not checked yetA single barbel under the chin.

Tide times for BallycastleThe week's highs and lows, 1 km away

Water quality

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No monitored overflows within 5 km · updated 10 min ago

Covers England and Scotland's water companies. Never part of our scores.

Nearby

Tackle & bait nearby

Distances are in a straight line, so check the route, especially across an estuary. Check opening times before you rely on them for bait.

D. McAuley1.2 km away
23 Ann Street, Ballycastle, BT54 6AA
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Next 7 days

Times are the middle of each turn. The small times underneath are slack water, when the level stays close to high or low.

TodayThu 15 OctMid tides
1. High01:101.1 m00:39–01:40
2. Low06:160.5 m05:17–07:16
3. High13:191.4 m12:38–14:01
4. Low19:17

Top pick this week
Saturday evening
17:30–20:30
56Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
CodLight SE 9 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SE 9 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (1.2 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.9°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
2nd best this week
Tomorrow evening
17:30–19:30
50Fair
- 3h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Mid tides
CodFresh NW 14 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 3h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Fresh NW 14 mphStrong wind makes it harder to fish and to spot bites.
Sea: Rough (2.1 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.9°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
3rd best this week
Sunday evening
18:00–21:00
50Fair
- 2h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Neaps
CodLight SSE 12 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 2h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: NeapsBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light SSE 12 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Moderate (0.8 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 13.8°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score
4th best this week
This evening
17:30–18:30
47Poor
- 4h into the ebb
- Dusk
- Mid tides
CodLight WSW 5 mph
Why this time?
Tide: 4h into the ebbCod feed while the tide is running hard and go quiet over slack water.
Light: DuskBest after dark, especially on moonless nights.
Tide size: Mid tidesBig spring tides and coloured water are classic cod conditions.
Season: Good season in OctoberBest from December to March. Rarely caught from the shore in summer.
Wind: Light WSW 5 mphLight enough to fish comfortably, so it costs nothing.
Sea: Very rough (2.6 m waves)Some surf and colour in the water helps; flat calm and very rough seas don't.
Water: Sea 14.0°CComfortable between 4 and 12°C, best around 8°C.
How we score