Carnac
Carnac is a town on the Brittany coast of France, with a population of 4,777.
Best window 18:00 – 20:00
Good (57) — best around 18:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 48 kn around 23:00.
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 8 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 75 | 73 | 65 | 63 | 2–8kn ENE | 0.22–0.42m W | 0.24m · 10.6s W | 15.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 66 | 80 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 3–13kn WNW | 0.44–1.14m W | 0.62m · 11.2s W | 15.7° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–18kn SW | 1.24–2.70m W | 1.32m · 8.0s WSW | 15.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–29kn SW | 1.84–2.58m WSW | 1.27m · 7.5s WSW | 14.9° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–39kn W | 2.38–6.02m WSW | 1.67m · 11.3s W | 14.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–24kn WSW | 1.76–3.14m WSW | 1.28m · 8.6s W | 14.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–26kn W | 1.76–3.42m WSW | 1.46m · 8.4s W | 14.2° |
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The town lies 1.8 km from Port en Dro harbour and 2.2 km from Plage de Carnac beach. Nearby coastal points include Pointe du Pô (2.2 km) and Pointe Saint-Colomban (2.5 km), with the towns of Plouharnel (3.1 km) and La Trinité-sur-Mer (3.6 km) also close by. Landmarks include the Alignements du Ménec ancient site (1 km), the Saint-Michel church (0.6 km) and the Abbaye Saint-Michel monastery (2.1 km). Tides are macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 4.41 m.
Also known as
Karnag, Alineamientos de Carnac
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Alignements du Ménec — ancient site, 1.0 km
- Abbaye Saint-Michel — monastery, 2.1 km
- Saint-Michel — church, 0.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Carnac?
Our fishing score for Carnac on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Carnac on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:05 AM, 03:12 PM. Low tides: 08:55 AM, 09:21 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Carnac?
The mean spring range at Carnac is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Carnac?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:41 AM and sets at 07:11 PM. The moon rises at 05:30 PM and sets at 04:07 AM.