Pointe du Malheur
Pointe du Malheur is a coastal point on the Brittany coast, in Brittany, France. The tide is a major force here — around 4.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (57) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 57 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 1 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
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 80 | 80 | 80 | 71 | 64 | 2–7kn NE | 0.16–0.32m W | 0.17m · 10.5s W | 15.9° | |
| 20 Tue | 86 | 77 | 39 | 53 | 23 | 3–18kn WNW | 0.34–1.06m WSW | 0.47m · 10.7s W | 15.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–22kn SW | 1.16–2.20m WSW | 1.06m · 7.2s WSW | 15.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–33kn SW | 1.64–2.74m WSW | 1.03m · 7.0s WSW | 15.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–39kn W | 1.90–4.80m WSW | 1.41m · 10.8s WSW | 14.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–23kn WSW | 1.46–2.56m WSW | 1.04m · 7.3s WSW | 14.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2–26kn W | 1.56–2.78m SW | 1.07m · 8.4s WSW | 13.7° |
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Nearest town: Locmiquélic (1.9 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Île Saint-Michel — island, 2.2 km
- Citadelle de Port-Louis — fort, 3.9 km
- Place Aristide-Briand — square, 1.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe du Malheur?
Our fishing score for Pointe du Malheur on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe du Malheur on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 02:53 AM, 03:02 PM. Low tides: 08:40 AM, 09:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe du Malheur?
The mean spring range at Pointe du Malheur is about 4.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe du Malheur?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:42 AM and sets at 07:12 PM. The moon rises at 05:31 PM and sets at 04:08 AM.