El Kala
El Kala is a town on the Algerian coast in El Tarf region, Algeria, with a population of 35,449.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (63) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a comfortable water temperature.
- Shore35
- Boat69
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore35
- Boat69
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 12:00–15:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces N · wind onshore
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sat | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 91 | 1–6kn SE | 0.12–0.18m NNE | 0.11m · 3.5s NE | 24.4° | |
| 18 Sun | 81 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 1–8kn ESE | 0.12–0.68m N | 0.33m · 5.3s NNW | 24.4° | |
| 19 Mon | 79 | 75 | 28 | 34 | 15 | 4–9kn SE | 0.60–0.72m N | 0.57m · 6.2s NNW | 24.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 79 | 76 | 69 | 65 | 56 | 1–17kn SSE | 0.44–0.86m NNE | 0.35m · 6.0s NNW | 24.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 47 | 56 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2–14kn WSW | 0.72–1.66m NW | 0.91m · 5.6s NW | 24.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 35 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–8kn SW | 1.00–1.12m NNW | 1.02m · 5.6s NNW | 24.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 83 | 85 | 30 | 20 | 12 | 1–9kn WSW | 0.64–1.04m NNW | 0.75m · 5.6s NNW | 24.1° |
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The town sits near the Anse de l'Est cove and Pointe du Cimetière, both 0.8 km away, with Pointe Noire and the Baie de Boulipha about 1 km off. El Kala Port lies 1.9 km from town, and Cap Gros is 4.2 km further along the coast. Nearby landmarks include the Fort de la Croupe (1.3 km) and the Îlot de France (1 km). Tides in the area are microtidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.19 m.
Also known as
القالة, La Calle (historic), Port de la Calle (historic)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fort de la Croupe — fort, 1.3 km
- Îlot de France — island, 1.0 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at El Kala?
Our fishing score for El Kala on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at El Kala on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 01:46 AM–03:16 AM, 08:08 AM–10:08 AM, 02:51 PM–04:21 PM, 08:30 PM–10:30 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 06:40 AM and 05:40 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at El Kala?
Barely. The range here is about 0.2 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at El Kala?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 AM and sets at 05:40 PM. The moon rises at 03:36 PM and sets at 02:31 AM.