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Mannin Bay is the first significant bay to the north east of Slyne Head, on the west coast of Ireland. Although a very attractive location it is open to the prevailing westerlies and therefore only offers tolerable shelter and is also subject to swell. Just round Knock Point offers the best anchoring location but is not suitable for an overnight stay.
Mannin Bay is the first significant bay to the north east of Slyne Head, on the west coast of Ireland. Although a very attractive location it is open to the prevailing westerlies and therefore only offers tolerable shelter and is also subject to swell. Just round Knock Point offers the best anchoring location but is not suitable for an overnight stay.
There are a few dangers at the mouth of the bay requiring attentive navigation.
this is the position at the anchorage just inside Knock Point.
What is the initial fix?
The following Mannin Bay initial fix will set up a final approach:
53° 27.790' N, 010° 10.930' W
This is set on the 069°T alignment of Clifden Castle and the north end of Illaunrush. It passes to the south of Mween More and north of Young John's Rock.
This tool can be used to estimate future costal tidal streams for this area. All that is required are two simple steps:
Step 1: What is the Dover High Water for the target date?
Use a current Dover Tide Table to find Dover High Water for the target date. The National Oceanography Centre offers online tidal predictions for up to 28 days from today. Click here to open their tide table for Dover
Step 2: Input the target date's Dover High Water
Hour:
Minute:
Taking a mean tidal offset from Dover's tide, we expect your targetted date's associated local tide at Mannin Bay to be:
High waters: Low waters:
Data based on an average tide is only accurate to within one hour, if you more precise times are required use the ISA tidal predictions, with Galway offset +01:05.
Tidal Hour:
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Not what you need?
Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Below are the ten nearest havens to Mannin Bay for your convenience.
Ten nearest havens by straight line charted distance and bearing:
The 'Slyne Head to Erris Head' coastal description provides approach information to the suggested initial fix. Vessels approaching from the south should select the northbound sequenced description; vessels approaching from the north should select the southbound sequence; western approaches may use either description.
The best anchorage for a short stay with an easy access is close inside Knock Point in depths of 4 to 5 metres which gives moderate shelter to winds west to northwest. This is a very beautiful spot to anchor but be aware that there is likely to be fish farms in the area. A further anchorage is available in the middle of the small pool in Mannin Creek which gives slightly better shelter though the access requires attentive navigation.
There are no facilities or landing places in Mannin Bay, but in the neighbouring Clifden Bay to the north there is ample opportunity for re-stocking of provisions or for a meal and a drink off the boat or for some entertainment for all the family.
What facilities are available?
There are no facilities at this location, the nearest place for provisions is at Clifden approx. 4 miles away.
With thanks to:
inyourfootsteps.com site research
The following videos may be useful to help first time visitors familiarise themselves with Mannin Bay and the area.
The following video presents a scenic view of the bay.
Other options in this area
Click the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons to progress through neighbouring havens in a coastal 'clockwise' or 'anti-clockwise' sequence. Alternatively here are the ten nearest havens available in picture view:
The following videos may be useful to help first time visitors familiarise themselves with Mannin Bay and the area.
The following video presents a scenic view of the bay.
A photograph is worth a thousand words. We are always looking for bright sunny photographs that show this haven and its identifiable features at its best. If you have some images that we could use please upload them here. All we need to know is how you would like to be credited for your work and a brief description of the image if it is not readily apparent. If you would like us to add a hyperlink from the image that goes back to your site please include the desired link and we will be delighted to that for you.
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53° 27.313' N, 010° 7.288' W
53° 27.790' N, 010° 10.930' W 
The 'Slyne Head to Erris Head' coastal description provides approach information to the suggested initial fix. Vessels approaching from the south should select the 
A photograph is worth a thousand words. We are always looking for bright sunny photographs that show this haven and its identifiable features at its best. If you have some images that we could use please upload them here. All we need to know is how you would like to be credited for your work and a brief description of the image if it is not readily apparent. If you would like us to add a hyperlink from the image that goes back to your site please include the desired link and we will be delighted to that for you.