Knocknalower
Knocknalower is a small town on the Wild Atlantic Way in Mayo County, Ireland, with a population of 612.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Fair (54) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Shore29
- Boat63
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore29
- Boat63
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 6 h agoBest 18:00–21:00·Avoid 00:00–03:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 6 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 58 | 67 | 9 | 26 | 0 | 4–7kn SSE | 0.64–0.96m WNW | 0.67m · 9.7s WNW | 13.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–18kn SSE | 0.96–1.64m W | 0.77m · 10.7s WNW | 12.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–17kn WNW | 1.04–1.70m WNW | 1.11m · 8.9s WNW | 12.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 29 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–7kn SSW | 0.94–1.14m WNW | 0.93m · 8.2s W | 12.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 14 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–20kn WNW | 1.00–1.56m WNW | 1.07m · 8.4s WNW | 11.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–37kn SW | 1.32–2.46m W | 0.66m · 10.5s WNW | 11.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–35kn W | 1.50–2.40m WNW | 1.27m · 9.5s WNW | 11.3° |
The town sits near Traw Kirtaun harbour (3.2 km) and Sruwaddacon Bay (3.8 km). Nearby coastal points include Gub-a-Vruni (4.3 km), Shanaghy Point (6.3 km), and Rinroe Point (6.4 km), along with Pollacappul cove (6.9 km). Muingerroon Island lies 4.5 km away. Tides here are meso, semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.55 m.
Also known as
Cnoc na Lobhar
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Muingerroon Island — island, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Knocknalower?
Our fishing score for Knocknalower on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Knocknalower on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:09 AM, 04:02 PM. Low tides: 09:36 AM, 10:31 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Knocknalower?
The mean spring range at Knocknalower is about 2.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Knocknalower?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:20 AM and sets at 06:25 PM. The moon rises at 05:03 PM and sets at 03:25 AM.