Pointe de Saint-Nicolas
Pointe de Saint-Nicolas is a coastal point on the Brittany coast, in Brittany, France. The tide is a major force here — around 6.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (63) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 50 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.
- Shore24
- Boat47
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore24
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–09:00, 12:00–00:00
- 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
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 81 | 80 | 80 | 70 | 72 | 3–8kn NE | 0.10–0.18m W | 0.08m · 6.2s WNW | 16.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 86 | 78 | 82 | 67 | 63 | 3–12kn W | 0.14–0.78m WSW | 0.19m · 10.1s W | 16.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 11 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–18kn SSW | 0.84–1.54m WSW | 0.65m · 5.6s WSW | 15.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 24 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–25kn SW | 1.02–2.00m WSW | 0.71m · 5.5s WSW | 15.3° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–33kn W | 1.16–2.74m WSW | 0.61m · 8.6s SW | 14.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 39 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–24kn WSW | 0.92–1.76m WSW | 0.59m · 6.1s WSW | 14.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 37 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–28kn W | 0.90–1.84m SW | 0.69m · 6.6s SW | 14.3° |
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Nearest town: Arzon (2.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Allée couverte de Grah Niol — ancient site, 1.8 km
- Île Brannec — island, 1.4 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Croisty — church, 3.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe de Saint-Nicolas?
Our fishing score for Pointe de Saint-Nicolas on October 22, 2026 is 63 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe de Saint-Nicolas on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:24 AM, 02:39 PM. Low tides: 07:55 AM, 08:20 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe de Saint-Nicolas?
The mean spring range at Pointe de Saint-Nicolas is about 6.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe de Saint-Nicolas?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:40 AM and sets at 07:10 PM. The moon rises at 05:29 PM and sets at 04:06 AM.