Dunkerque Port Ouest
Dunkerque Port Ouest is a port on the Côte d'Opale, in Hauts-de-France, France. The tide is a major force here — around 5.8 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 22:00 – 23:00
Fair (54) — best around 22:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, falling pressure, a light breeze.
- Gusting 34 kn around 08:00.
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.
- Shore54
- Boat57
- Rock21
- Kayak10
- Spearfishing est.6
- Shore54
- Boat57
- Rock21
- Kayak10
- Spearfishing6est.
Marginal — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoAvoid 00:00–21:00
- a major solunar period
- falling pressure
- a light breeze
- strong wind
- big swell
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Tides
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- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 73 | 80 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 4–8kn ESE | 0.66–1.26m NNE | 0.81m · 5.2s NNE | 15.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 53 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–13kn ESE | 0.84–1.16m ENE | 0.73m · 4.6s NE | 15.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 44 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–12kn SSW | 0.90–2.24m SW | 0.41m · 5.3s SW | 15.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 54 | 57 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5–16kn SSW | 0.66–1.96m WSW | 0.49m · 6.3s WSW | 15.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 49 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 5–27kn S | 0.68–2.58m SSW | 0.42m · 5.9s SW | 15.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–27kn WSW | 1.16–2.58m W | 0.53m · 5.6s NW | 14.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–24kn W | 1.54–3.18m W | 0.26m · 7.2s WSW | 14.6° |
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Also known as
Dunkirk Ferry Port
Nearest town: Loon-Plage (3.1 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Dunkerque Port Ouest?
Our fishing score for Dunkerque Port Ouest on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Dunkerque Port Ouest on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 10:52 AM, 11:20 PM. Low tides: 05:13 AM, 05:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Dunkerque Port Ouest?
The mean spring range at Dunkerque Port Ouest is about 5.8 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Dunkerque Port Ouest?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:26 AM and sets at 06:44 PM. The moon rises at 05:11 PM and sets at 03:40 AM.