Bray: High water is 6 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Wicklow: High water is 45 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Arklow: High water is 2 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Courtown: High water is 3 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Cahore, Pollduff: High water is 4 hours before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Wexford Bar: High water is 5 hours and 55 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Wexford: High water is 4 hours and 40 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall)
Rosslare: High water is 35 minutes after high water at Cobh The range is only 1.6 m at springs.
Between Wicklow Head and Dalkey Island: The north going stream begins at 5 hours and 15 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south going stream begins at 45 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north going stream reaches a speed of 3.5 knots at springs. The south going stream reaches a speed of 3 knots at springs.
North of Wicklow Head: The tide here runs constantly towards the south-east. The flow reaches 3 knots on the south-going flow at Wicklow Head. The eddy flow during the north-going flow at Wicklow Head can be strong at springs - stay in the main flow for half a mile north of the head, and remain half a mile offshore to avoid the eddy.
Wicklow Head: Close to the Head: The north going stream begins at 3 hours and 45 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south going stream begins at 1 hours and 15 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north going stream reaches a speed of 5 knots at springs. The south going stream reaches a speed of 6 knots at springs. Offshore, the streams drop to 4 knots north, 3 knots south. Eddies form to both sides of the Head. On the north-going stream, a race forms 600 m south of the lighthouse. On the south-going stream, a small race forms at Bride's Head, with a larger race at the lighthouse.
Eddy south of Wicklow Head: An eddy forms south of Wicklow Head running from Long Rock / Silver Strand, such that the flow is constantly north-east going along this coastline. The eddy flow is not as strong as to the north of the Head.
North of Mizen Head: The tide flows north north-east and south south-west. The flow reaches a speed of 2 knots at springs.
Between Arklow and Wicklow Head: The north north-east going stream begins at 3 hours and 45 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 1 hours and 15 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north north-east going stream reaches a speed of 3 knots at springs. The south south-west going stream reaches a speed of 1 knots at springs.
Off Arklow: The north north-east going stream begins at 4 hours and 15 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 2 hours and 45 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The flow reaches a speed of 1 knots at springs.
Off Coourtown: The tide flows north north-east and south south-west. The flow reaches a speed of 2 knots at springs. The speed increase to 2-3 knots over the Glassgorman Banks, just offshore.
North of Cahore Point: The north going stream begins at 3 hours and 45 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south going stream begins at 1 hours and 15 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north going stream reaches a speed of 3 knots at springs. The south going stream reaches a speed of 1 knots at springs.
Just South of Cahore Point (Rusk Channel): The north north-east going stream begins at 3 hours and 55 minutes after high water at Dover. The south south-west going stream begins at 2 hours and 35 minutes before high water at Dover. The flow reaches a speed of 3.5 knots at springs.
Between Wexford Bar and Cahore Point: The north north-east going stream begins at 4 hours after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 2 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north north-east going stream reaches a speed of 2.3 knots at springs. The south south-west going stream reaches a speed of 1.7 knots at springs.
Outside Wexford Harbour: The north north-east going stream begins at 4 hours and 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 1 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The flow reaches a speed of 1.5 knots at springs. Information may not be accurate.
Wexford Harbour Bar: The east going stream begins at 4 hours and 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The west going stream begins at 1 hours and 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The in-going tide runs strongly, but only for a short duration, whilst the out-going flow is weak. Information may not be accurate.
Wexford Harbour entrance: The east going stream begins at 4 hours before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The west going stream begins at 1 hours and 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). Note that this is markedly different to the streams at the Bar. Information may not be accurate.
River Slaney, off Wexford: The east south-east going stream begins at 4 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The west north-west going stream begins at 2 hours after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The flow reaches a speed of 2 knots at springs.
North Shear Channel: To the north of Rosslare and the east of Rosslare Point, just west of a green buoy ('W Long'): The north going stream begins at 4 hours and 35 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south going stream begins at 2 hours and 35 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The flow reaches a speed of 2 knots at springs.
North of Greenore Point: In South Shear channel: The east south-east going stream begins at 3 hours before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The west north-west going stream begins at 4 hours and 40 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The east south-east going stream reaches a speed of 2.7 knots at springs. The west north-west going stream reaches a speed of 1.7 knots at springs. Sources differ and the flow is affected by an eddy from around the time given for the start of the east south-east going stream. The tide may turn 30 mins to 1 hour later. Overfalls form over shallows off the Point
Off Greenmore Point: East of the Point, across the entrance to South Shear channel (near red 'Splaugh' buoy) The north north-east going stream begins at 5 hours and 55 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north north-east going stream reaches a speed of 3 knots at springs. The south south-west going stream reaches a speed of 3.3 knots at springs.
Eddy north of Greenore Point: An eddy likely forms behind the Point on the north-going offshore stream - i.e. from around 6 hours after high water at Dublin. By 3 hours before high water at Dublin, the eddy extends well offshore into South Shear channel.
Greenore point: The flow here is said to be very fast when running east-north east. Care is advised, as this flow pushes into the shipping channel.
East of Tuskar Rock: The north going stream begins at 5 hours and 25 minutes before high water at Dover. The south going stream begins at 25 minutes after high water at Dover. The flow reaches a speed of 3.5 knots at springs. The flow sets north-east and south-east
Close to Tuskar Rock: Just north-east of the Rock: The north going stream begins at 5 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south going stream begins at 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The flow reaches a speed of 3.5 knots at springs. The flow sets north-east and south-east
Mid channel between Tuskar Rock and the Coast: The north north-east going stream begins at 4 hours and 30 minutes after high water at Dublin (north Wall). The south south-west going stream begins at 2 hours and 30 minutes before high water at Dublin (north Wall). The north north-east going stream reaches a speed of 2.5 knots at springs. The south south-west going stream reaches a speed of 3.3 knots at springs. Overfalls form on The Bailies, an area of shallows 2 miles off the coast.
Between Carnsore Point and Greenore Point: The north north-east going stream begins at 1 hours and 10 minutes before high water at Cobh. The south south-west going stream begins at 5 hours and 10 minutes after high water at Cobh. The flow reaches a speed of 3 knots at springs.
2 miles south-west Tuskar Rock: The north-east going stream begins at 4 hours after high water at Dover. The south-west going stream begins at 1 hours and 25 minutes before high water at Dover. The north-east going stream reaches a speed of 1.8 knots at springs. The south-west going stream reaches a speed of 2.7 knots at springs. The flow is irregular - see tidal diamond on chart.
Carnsore Point: The east going stream begins at 35 minutes before high water at Cobh. The west going stream begins at 5 hours after high water at Cobh. The flow reaches a speed of 2.5 knots at springs.
Rosslare or South Bay: The tidal streams are weak within the Bay.
Ferries out of Rosslare: Ferries and other large commercial shipping operate out of Rosslare. The route to Wales includes fast ferries, but this passes outside the Tuskar Rock, as does most shipping. Ferries to France pass inside Tuskar Rock.
Rosslare Port: Port Control contactable on VHF channel 12, 24 hours a day. It would be sensible to contact them if passing through as many large vessels use the port.
Bray Harbour Beach: (SG 262 758) g Slipway and beach in harbour, with parking nearby. Usable in the top tow thirds of the tide - the harbour dries at low water. There is also a slipway on the north side of the harbour's north pier, which may be better at low water?
Bray, south end of promenade: (SG 267 745) g Large car park by the beach.
Greystones Harbour: (SG 283 692) g Slipway in harbour, by car park. Usable throughout the tidal range.
Greystones South Beach: (SG 287 681) g Car park. Bridge over railway line allows access to beach. Beware of dumping surf.
Kilcoole: (SG 296 642) g Level crossing permits access to beach where the road turns sharply to the north. Parking just to the north of here. Beware of dumping surf.
Newcastle Beach: (SG 298 601) g Level crossing at end of road permits access to beach. Parking available at road end. Beware of dumping surf.
Five mile point beach: (SG 294 588) g Level crossing and steps permit access to beach from road end. Very limited parking by houses - Newcastle Beach just to the north is likely a better spot. Beware dumping surf.
Wicklow Harbour west pier: (SG 290 504) g A gravel beach inside the west pier of Willow Harbour allows for an easy launch, with a good car park.
Brittas Bay North Beach: (SG 271 399) g Two large car parks from which a track leads 200 m to the beach.
Brits Bay South Beach: (SG 267 389) g Huge amounts of car parking from which a track leads 100m to the beach.
Brittas Bay far south: (SG 265 381) g Limited roadside parking from which a track leads 50m down to the beach. Whilst the parking is free and the carry is short, a wooden chicane at the top of the path may make the carry a little awkward.
Arklow South Quay slipway: (SG 205 300) g Small slipway well inside Arklow Harbour. Roadside parking nearby.
Arklow South Beach: (SG 209 295) g Car park by beach. It is also possible to reach the South Beach from parking by the harbour's south pier.
Kilpatrick Beach: (SG 193 223) g Small parking area at road end with slipway leading onto beach.
Ballymoney Beach: (SG 160 173) g Car park, path leading down to beach.
Kiltennel Beach: (SG 153 158) g Parking area at end of road, from which a path leads about 100m down to the beach. Ballymoney, just to the north, is likely easier.
Kiltennell Bay Beach: (SG 145 146) g Car park at end of road. Path leads down to beach, perhaps 50m.
Courtown Boardwalk Beach: (SG 142 140) g Parking area from which path, and boardwalk, lead about 100m down to the beach. Beach almost entirely covered at high water.
Courtown South Beach: (SG 143 134) g Car park by the harbour, adjacent to beach.
Roney beach: (SG 149 085) g Road terminates in a track that leads down to the beach. Space to leave a few cars by the roadside near the road end.
Cahore Harbour: (SG 154 051) g Parking along harbour by slipway. Harbour wall only provides protection from waves from south of west.
Cahore Beach: (SG 156 042) g Parking area from which a track leads about 60m steeply down to the beach. A field is used to provide further parking in summer.
Old Bawn Beach: (SG 152 034) g Large parking area at end of road, from which it is a 200m carry through the dunes to reach the beach.
Ballinoulart Bay Beach: (SG 135 004) g Parking area at road end, 150m carry down to the beach.
Morriscastle: (SM 125 992) g Public car park with toilets. 50m further along the road, a track leads off towards the beach, a further 100m carry.
Tinnaberna Beach: (SM 098 956) g Gravel car park just above beach. Carry to water less than 100m.
Ballinamona beach: (SM 093 950) g From a parking area at the road end, two tracks lead down about 50m to the beach.
Knocknasilloge Landing: (SM 071 919) g Road widens at its end, providing space to leave a few cars. From here a path leads about 100m down to the beach.
Ballyconnigar Lower Bay Beach: (SM 059 902) g Large parking area with toilets adjacent to beach.
Ballinesker Beach: (SM 036 869) g Large parking area with toilets from which a path leads about 70m down to the beach.
Curracloe Beach: (SM 032 857) g Large car park, 200m carry to beach. Ballinesker just to the north has a shorter carry.
Ardcavan Strand: (SL 980 824) g The road widens on a bend, from here a path leads 50m to the beach. No parking signs at road widening, but it may be possible to leave a vehicle or two at a lay-by 100m back north up the road.
Wexford, Ferrybank Quay: (SL 966 809) g Parking area adjacent to slipway, with further parking nearby. Provides access to River Slaney just before it opens into the sea.
Rosslare Point: (SM 003 763) g A track leads along the west side of the point, with space to park a few cars on the sandy verge near the end. The track lead onto a sheltered beach on the west side of the point. At low water, a walk of up to around 1km to the Point may be required to reach the sea.
Rosslare Strand: (SM 009 730) g Busy car park with 2.3 height restrictor adjacent to beach.
Rosslare Harbour beach: (SM 044 703) g There is a beach to the south-east of Rosslare harbour. There is a small car park just by the roundabout at the entrance to the ferry port (height barrier) from which it is a 100 m carry to the beach. Alternatively, enter the ferry port, following signs to the parking (P), and park at the south-east end of the large car parks, which are closer to the corner of the beach.
St. Helens Pier: (SM 048 678) g Good sized car park at end of road, from which a ramp leads dow to a beach protected by a breakwater.
Carne Pier: (SM 030 644) g Parking area by the pier, with further parking under height barrier by beach to the west. Access to beaches either side of the pier.