Ouessant
Ouessant is a town on the Brittany coast of France, on the island of Île d'Ouessant, with a population of 883.
Best window 18:00 – 19:00
Fair (51) — best around 18:00–19:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 64 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 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–23kn NNE | 1.12–1.48m NNW | 0.90m · 8.2s NNW | 15.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–24kn SW | 1.44–2.02m WNW | 1.74m · 10.9s WNW | 15.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18–34kn WNW | 2.34–5.36m WNW | 2.57m · 10.3s WNW | 15.0° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–41kn SW | 3.48–4.42m W | 3.31m · 9.2s WNW | 15.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25–55kn WNW | 4.52–10.14m W | 3.16m · 11.0s W | 14.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15–34kn WSW | 3.82–5.12m W | 3.14m · 9.3s WNW | 14.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–35kn WNW | 3.72–5.32m W | 3.86m · 9.5s WNW | 14.8° |
The town lies on Île d'Ouessant itself, with the Phare du Stiff lighthouse 2.7 km away. Nearby bays include Baie de Penn ar Roc'h (1.5 km), Baie de Calgrac'h (1.6 km), Baie de Bininou (1.9 km) and Baie de Porspaul (2.2 km), alongside the coastal points of Pointe de Veïlgoz and Penn ar Roc'h (both 1.8 km). Tides here are macrotidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 5.69 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Île d'Ouessant — island, 0.0 km
- Phare du Stiff — lighthouse, 2.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ouessant?
Our fishing score for Ouessant on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Ouessant on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:17 AM, 03:32 PM. Low tides: 09:23 AM, 09:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ouessant?
The mean spring range at Ouessant is about 5.7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ouessant?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:50 AM and sets at 07:18 PM. The moon rises at 05:38 PM and sets at 04:14 AM.