Pointe Saint-Marc
Pointe Saint-Marc is a coastal point on the Bay of Biscay, in New Aquitaine, France. The tide is a major force here — around 4.6 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 34 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 2 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
Heights above approximate chart datum
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- Wind— kn
- Waves— m
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- Current— kn
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 75 | 72 | 73 | 63 | 59 | 4–10kn ENE | 0.20–0.30m NW | 0.17m · 9.6s WNW | 17.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 91 | 84 | 65 | 69 | 44 | 1–14kn WNW | 0.28–0.72m WNW | 0.38m · 12.0s WNW | 17.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–27kn W | 0.82–1.66m W | 0.78m · 8.3s W | 17.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7–18kn SW | 1.18–1.50m W | 0.79m · 9.0s WNW | 16.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–36kn W | 1.50–2.80m W | 1.06m · 11.4s WNW | 16.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–25kn W | 1.16–1.70m W | 0.84m · 8.9s WNW | 15.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–28kn W | 1.16–1.72m W | 0.86m · 8.3s WNW | 15.6° |
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Nearest town: Rivedoux-Plage (3.4 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Phare du bout du monde — lighthouse, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe Saint-Marc?
Our fishing score for Pointe Saint-Marc on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe Saint-Marc on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:09 AM, 03:13 PM. Low tides: 08:40 AM, 09:08 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe Saint-Marc?
The mean spring range at Pointe Saint-Marc is about 4.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe Saint-Marc?
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.