Is it worth fishing in Wicklow today?

Today's Wicklow shore plan is GO: Conditions favour a shore session if tides and access line up.

What is the best fishing mark in Wicklow today?

Greystones South Beach ranks first today: East-sector colour, fish the trough, not the horizon.

What conditions are best for shore fishing in Wicklow?

Offshore or cross-shore wind, manageable swell, and a tide phase that suits your mark type. The plan weights wind facing (40%), tide (35%) and season (25%).

How is today's fishing plan calculated?

Live wind and swell are scored against each mark's facing and type, combined with tide state and seasonal species scores, then ranked for Wicklow shore marks.

Where do you get tide and weather data?

Open-Meteo for wind and swell, Irish coastal tide context, and Met Éireann marine guidance for cross-checking before you travel.

TODAY · FRIDAY 5 JUNE

Wicklow fishing today.

Today's verdict and ranked marks for the Wicklow coast. Built from live weather, tide context, and local shore logic.

Based on today's tide and weather. See the fishing calendar for seasonal context.

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Today's verdict

Good

Conditions favour a shore session if tides and access line up.

Updated 20:03

Best window: Two hours either side of high water, with evening flood particularly productive
Main risk: Watch the swell direction—while 0.8m is manageable, the SSE push means exposed rocky marks like Brides Head could get choppy underfoot; stick to sandy beaches if you're not confident on rocks.

Fish today, start at the best mark below unless you already know a better option for this tide and swell.

Species on the feed: Mackerel · Garfish · Bass
Rig to start with: Float rig or feathers from pier, running ledger from beach
Baits to carry: Mackerel feathers, sandeel, ragworm

Live coastal snapshot

Wind

24 km/h SSE

Swell

0.8m

Sea

14.3°C

Air

12.6°C

Where to fish

Ranked against today's conditions. The mark at the top is your best option right now.

Best mark today

Greystones South Beach

GoodBeach

East-sector colour, fish the trough, not the horizon.

Open spot guide Tide and water charts →

Backup marks

If the primary mark is busy or the surf is up, try these next.

Backup 1

Brittas Bay (South End)

GoodBeach

Surf on Wicklow sand, grip leads; stay out of the heaviest push.

Open spot guide

Backup 2

Kilcoole Beach

GoodBeach

Plaice at peak, SSE cross-shore

Open spot guide

New to shore fishing? Start with the basics before your first session. Start here

Extra sheltered marks added for today's wind when the main shortlist ran short.

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How sure is this plan?

high

Consistent wind, swell, and tide signals

Tactics for today

Mackerel feathers, sandeel, ragworm
Float rig or feathers from pier, running ledger from beach
Mackerel, Garfish, Bass
Two hours either side of high water, with evening flood particularly productive

Insider tactics →

Full ranking breakdown

Wind & colour
Wind from the SSE sector pushes surf and colour onto Wicklow beaches, often the best bait-fishing setup here.
Read local tactics →
Sea state
Around 0.8m wave height, generally manageable from shore with normal care.

Gear for today's plan

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Gear for today's plan

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13ft beachcaster rod
A solid all-rounder for surf, casting and tide runs.
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6000 to 8000 fixed spool sea reel
Balanced line capacity for beach and mixed ground.
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Pulley rig ready-made pack
Fast setup for clean ground and snag avoidance.
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Crab fishing lure
Realistic crab lure for bass, works from piers, beaches and rock marks.
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Tides & weather

Always cross-check Met Éireann before heading out.

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Gear for today's plan

Suggested gear for your session (optional)Tap to expand — tackle picks with affiliate linksTap to collapse

Gear for today's plan

Starter searches on Amazon UK, match tackle to your session plan and local marks before buying.

13ft beachcaster rod
A solid all-rounder for surf, casting and tide runs.
View on Amazon →
6000 to 8000 fixed spool sea reel
Balanced line capacity for beach and mixed ground.
View on Amazon →
Pulley rig ready-made pack
Fast setup for clean ground and snag avoidance.
View on Amazon →
Crab fishing lure
Realistic crab lure for bass, works from piers, beaches and rock marks.
View on Amazon →

Affiliate disclosure, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Recommendations follow the same Wicklow-first editorial standards as the rest of the site.