Cork City Council wish to advise there will be a period of high astronomical Spring tides this Monday October 19 and Tuesday October 20 2020.

There is a risk that some roads & parking areas along low-lying quays in the city centre may suffer localised flooding during high tides;

  • Morrison’s Quay
  • Fr Matthew Quay
  • Trinity Bridge
  • Union Quay
  • Sharman Crawford Street
  • Wandesford Quay
  • Frenche’s Quay
  • Proby’s Quay
  • Crosses Green
  • Lavitt’s Quay
  • Kyrl’s Quay and potentially reaching South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street and South Mall.

Traffic restrictions may be in place at these locations, during these times. High tide times of note are as follows:

DayDateMorning High TideEvening High Tide
Monday19/10/2020N/A20:13
Tuesday20/10/202008:35N/A

As forecast tidal conditions are variable at this time, Cork City Council is continuing to closely monitor the situation. Please stay alert for further updates, should forecast conditions change.


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