What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Salthill Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Salthill Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Salthill Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Salthill Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Salthill Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Galway, IrelandEurope/Dublin

Ocean View Index

80Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

07:17 – 17:22

Local time

23:35

Salthill Beach in Galway fringes Ireland's west coast with a lively resort promenade and its famous diving board over the Atlantic.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 19:56

Reference time: local noon · 13:20 (Europe/Dublin)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
75.2
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Light breeze (2-3) · Beaufort
68
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
59.2
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Rain

11°6°

3.9 m/s

6.4mm

SatOct 24

Rain

14°8°

8.1 m/s

23.3mm

SunOct 25

Light Rain

12°8°

6.2 m/s

2.6mm

MonOct 26

Rain

16°7°

7.3 m/s

23.5mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

12°10°

10.1 m/s

8.6mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

14°10°

5.2 m/s

1.5mm

ThuOct 29

Overcast

14°9°

6.5 m/s

Visibility: 35 km·Cloud: 75%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

Now7°41.4

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Wed: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent85EpicView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Salthill Beach.

191 km away

Inchydoney Beach

Cork, Ireland

191 km away

Sandymount Strand

Dublin, Ireland

403 km away

Blackpool Beach

Lancashire, United Kingdom

416 km away

Porthcawl Beach

Wales, United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Salthill Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Salthill Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Salthill Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Salthill Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 53.2700°, -9.0800°
Timezone: Europe/Dublin
Region & Country: Galway, Ireland

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS