Pointe de Chef de Baie
Pointe de Chef de Baie is a coastal point on the Bay of Biscay, in New Aquitaine, France. The tide is a major force here — around 4.5 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (59) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 33 kn around 03:00.
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 11 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
Updated about 11 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 79 | 71 | 76 | 48 | 61 | 7–13kn ENE | 0.26–0.36m NW | 0.22m · 9.6s WNW | 18.3° | |
| 20 Tue | 88 | 79 | 35 | 55 | 20 | 3–18kn W | 0.36–0.82m WNW | 0.49m · 12.1s WNW | 18.0° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–33kn W | 0.90–1.80m W | 0.92m · 8.6s W | 17.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–26kn SW | 1.30–1.52m W | 1.12m · 7.8s WNW | 17.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–40kn W | 1.38–4.02m W | 1.24m · 11.5s WNW | 16.5° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn WSW | 1.32–2.12m W | 1.16m · 8.4s WNW | 16.0° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0–29kn W | 1.28–2.16m W | 1.05m · 8.5s W | 15.9° |
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Nearest town: La Rochelle (4.6 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Phare du bout du monde — lighthouse, 2.4 km
- Tour de la Lanterne — tower, 4.0 km
- Cathédrale Saint-Louis — church, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe de Chef de Baie?
Our fishing score for Pointe de Chef de Baie on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe de Chef de Baie on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:10 AM, 03:14 PM. Low tides: 08:38 AM, 09:06 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe de Chef de Baie?
The mean spring range at Pointe de Chef de Baie is about 4.5 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe de Chef de Baie?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:31 AM and sets at 07:06 PM. The moon rises at 05:21 PM and sets at 04:01 AM.