Baie des Fontenelles
Baie des Fontenelles is a cove on the Normandy coast, in Normandy, France. The tide is a major force here — around 7.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 10:00 – 11:00
Fair (54) — best around 10:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 55 kn around 00:00.
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.
- Shore27
- Boat31
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore27
- Boat31
- Rock0
- Kayak0
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- faces SSW · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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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 | 78 | 71 | 75 | 47 | 46 | 5–16kn ESE | 0.26–0.88m NE | 0.24m · 6.1s NNE | 17.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 62 | 57 | 56 | 38 | 35 | 1–18kn W | 0.26–0.84m NW | 0.28m · 8.4s NW | 17.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 45 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 10–25kn WSW | 0.48–1.68m W | 0.32m · 9.2s WSW | 16.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 27 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8–26kn SW | 0.84–1.50m W | 0.74m · 7.7s W | 16.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24–42kn W | 0.94–2.32m WSW | 0.44m · 10.2s W | 15.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17–39kn WSW | 1.16–1.68m W | 0.52m · 8.1s W | 15.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–39kn W | 0.88–1.64m W | 0.59m · 9.1s W | 15.7° |
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Nearest town: Jobourg (2.9 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Baie des Fontenelles?
Our fishing score for Baie des Fontenelles on October 22, 2026 is 54 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Baie des Fontenelles on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:57 AM, 06:13 PM. Low tides: 12:13 AM, 12:37 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Baie des Fontenelles?
The mean spring range at Baie des Fontenelles is about 7.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Baie des Fontenelles?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:40 AM and sets at 07:03 PM. The moon rises at 05:26 PM and sets at 03:59 AM.