Brest
Brest is a town on the Brittany coast of France, population 144,899.
Best window 18:00 – 20:00
Fair (54) — best around 18:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 55 kn around 22:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 83 | 91 | 69 | 73 | 56 | 1–6kn N | 0.32–0.72m WNW | 0.40m · 10.7s W | 15.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 20 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–12kn SW | 0.76–1.32m W | 0.98m · 10.9s W | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–17kn WNW | 1.50–3.22m W | 1.80m · 8.9s W | 15.5° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–27kn SW | 2.14–2.90m WSW | 1.82m · 9.0s W | 15.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–32kn WNW | 2.64–7.16m W | 2.19m · 11.8s W | 14.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–22kn WSW | 2.20–3.46m WSW | 1.77m · 9.0s W | 14.5° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–23kn W | 2.06–3.62m W | 2.03m · 9.4s W | 14.6° |
The town lies near several ports, including Port de Commerce (1.3 km), Port de Brest (1.8 km) and Port Militaire (2.8 km), as well as the coastal points of Pointe de la Rose and Pointe de l'Artillerie (1.2 km each). Nearby landmarks include le Château de Brest (1.2 km), the Jardin des Explorateurs (1.4 km) and Église Saint-Louis (0.3 km), with Plage du Moulin Blanc 4.2 km away. Tides are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 6 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- le Château de Brest — castle, 1.2 km
- Jardin des Explorateurs — park, 1.4 km
- Église Saint-Louis — church, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Brest?
Our fishing score for Brest on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Brest on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:48 AM, 03:01 PM. Low tides: 09:00 AM, 09:26 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Brest?
The mean spring range at Brest is about 6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Brest?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:48 AM and sets at 07:15 PM. The moon rises at 05:36 PM and sets at 04:12 AM.