Cherchell
Cherchell is a coastal town on the Algerian coast in Tipaza, Algeria, with a population of 34,372.
Best window 21:00 – 23:00
Good (62) — best around 21:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, swell reaching the shore.
- Shore92
- Boat92
- Rock87
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing est.85
- Shore92
- Boat92
- Rock87
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing85est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 09:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- lively water
- faces NW · wind offshore
- wind blowing offshore
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
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| 17 Sat | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 1–5kn SE | 0.16–0.24m NE | 0.16m · 3.2s NE | 22.6° | |
| 18 Sun | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 1–4kn SE | 0.18–0.50m NE | 0.37m · 3.6s NE | 22.4° | |
| 19 Mon | 60 | 67 | 45 | 45 | 33 | 1–9kn SSW | 0.50–1.40m NNE | 0.97m · 5.9s NNE | 22.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 59 | 64 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 1–15kn WSW | 0.64–1.34m NW | 0.59m · 5.2s N | 21.9° | |
| 21 Wed | 43 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–11kn WSW | 0.82–1.40m W | 0.70m · 5.4s WNW | 21.3° | |
| 22 Thu | 92 | 92 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 0–5kn S | 0.38–0.76m NW | 0.35m · 4.1s WNW | 21.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 86 | 85 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 1–7kn SW | 0.36–0.82m NW | 0.29m · 4.6s N | 21.4° |
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The town sits near Cape Cherchel (0.6 km) and the Port de Cherchell (0.8 km), with Cap Tizirine 1.4 km away and Cap Rouge 2.8 km away. Pointe Riad lies 4 km out and Cap Blanc 4.7 km out. Nearby landmarks include the Cape Cherchel Lighthouse (0.8 km) and the ruins of Fort de Bab er Rous (1.2 km). Tides in the area are micro and diurnal, with a spring range of 0.03 m.
Also known as
شرشال, Cercal, Şerşel
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Nearby landmarks
- Cape Cherchel Lighthouse — lighthouse, 0.8 km
- Fort de Bab er Rous — ruins, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cherchell?
Our fishing score for Cherchell on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Cherchell on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:12 AM–03:42 AM, 08:34 AM–10:34 AM, 03:16 PM–04:46 PM, 08:56 PM–10:56 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:04 AM and 06:06 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Cherchell?
Barely. The range here is about 0 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 Cherchell?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:04 AM and sets at 06:06 PM. The moon rises at 04:01 PM and sets at 02:57 AM.