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Baltimore Seafood Hub

Baltimore is a West Cork fishing harbour with commercial relevance across inshore shellfish, pelagic activity and seasonal fisheries. The harbour serves inshore boats working Roaringwater Bay and the West Cork coast.

Baltimore tide times today

• Low water 05:42 (-0.4 m)
• High water 11:54 (+0.6 m)
• Low water 18:25 (-0.4 m)

UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.

Weather and sea conditions at Baltimore

10°C, overcast; wind NE 8 knots (force 3), gusts 12 knots; waves 1.3 m; sea temperature 13.6°C.

7-day sea forecast for Baltimore

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Mon 19 Oct	1.4 m	F4 NE, gusts 19 kt	Moderate
Tue 20 Oct	3.3 m	F6 SW, gusts 41 kt	Rough
Wed 21 Oct	3.5 m	F6 NW, gusts 41 kt	Rough
Thu 22 Oct	2.4 m	F4 SE, gusts 28 kt	Rough
Fri 23 Oct	3.6 m	F5 NW, gusts 33 kt	Rough
Sat 24 Oct	3.3 m	F5 SW, gusts 34 kt	Rough
Sun 25 Oct	2.1 m	F7 W, gusts 51 kt	Rough

History

The harbour has a long maritime and fishing tradition, shaped by its sheltered position beside Roaringwater Bay. Its fleet and shore-side businesses remain closely tied to the wider West Cork seafood economy.

Key Species

Lobster, crab, scallops, mackerel, herring

Trade Role

Baltimore offers a useful south-western point of reference for smaller-vessel landings, shellfish handling and coastal seafood supply. It complements the larger Fishery Harbour Centre at nearby Castletownbere.

Seafood Businesses near Baltimore

Species at Baltimore

🐠 Mackerel · 🐠 Herring · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab · 🐚 Scallops

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