Ballyconnell Point
Ballyconnell Point is a coastal point on the Wild Atlantic Way, in Sligo, Ireland. The tide is a major force here — around 3.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 18:00 – 20:00
Fair (53) — best around 18:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.
- Feels like 1.6° around 09:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- dawn or dusk light
- falling pressure
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 46 | 48 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1–9kn SSE | 0.64–1.56m WNW | 1.04m · 10.1s WNW | 13.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–24kn SSE | 1.32–1.80m WNW | 1.33m · 10.6s WNW | 13.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–26kn WNW | 1.92–3.40m NW | 1.59m · 9.5s WNW | 13.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–11kn S | 1.34–1.90m WNW | 1.47m · 8.7s WNW | 13.2° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–25kn WNW | 1.36–2.36m WNW | 1.57m · 9.1s WNW | 13.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–31kn SW | 1.88–4.30m WNW | 1.85m · 10.1s WNW | 13.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–30kn W | 2.26–4.32m NW | 1.79m · 10.2s NW | 12.9° |
Nearest town: Rosses Point (7.1 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Knocklane Castle — castle, 1.4 km
- Ardboline — island, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ballyconnell Point?
Our fishing score for Ballyconnell Point on October 22, 2026 is 53 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ballyconnell Point on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:58 AM, 04:03 PM. Low tides: 09:43 AM, 10:22 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ballyconnell Point?
The mean spring range at Ballyconnell Point is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ballyconnell Point?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:16 AM and sets at 06:20 PM. The moon rises at 04:58 PM and sets at 03:20 AM.