Ouistreham
Ouistreham is a town on the Normandy coast of France, with a population of 9,067.
Best window 17:00 – 20:00
Good (59) — best around 17:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Shore60
- Boat63
- Rock41
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.12
- Shore60
- Boat63
- Rock41
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing12est.
Go — Shore or Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 11 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NE · wind offshore
- wind blowing offshore
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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 | 75 | 75 | 62 | 56 | 2–9kn SE | 0.22–0.94m NNE | 0.37m · 4.3s NNE | 16.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 72 | 68 | 64 | 60 | 51 | 3–14kn SSW | 0.22–0.70m N | 0.32m · 3.6s NNE | 16.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 78 | 83 | 70 | 68 | 34 | 8–9kn S | 0.46–1.66m W | 0.50m · 4.5s WNW | 15.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 60 | 63 | 41 | 0 | 12 | 9–16kn SSW | 0.48–1.00m W | 0.46m · 4.9s NW | 15.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–30kn SW | 0.54–3.16m SW | 0.22m · 4.5s N | 15.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 34 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6–17kn SW | 0.70–2.02m WNW | 0.73m · 5.2s NW | 14.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 21 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–18kn W | 1.00–1.70m WNW | 0.62m · 6.1s NW | 14.7° |
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The town lies close to the Port de Ouistreham (1.1 km) and the Plage de Riva Bella (1.7 km), with the coastal points of Pointe de la Roque (1.5 km) and Pointe du Siège (2.3 km) nearby. Saint-Aubin-d'Arquenay (2.6 km) and Colleville-Montgomery (3 km) are the nearest towns, and the Château de Bénouville stands 4.6 km away. Tides here are macrotidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 7.01 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Château de Bénouville — castle, 4.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ouistreham?
Our fishing score for Ouistreham on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Ouistreham on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:29 AM, 08:45 PM. Low tides: 03:01 AM, 03:28 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Ouistreham?
The mean spring range at Ouistreham is about 7 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Ouistreham?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:32 AM and sets at 06:57 PM. The moon rises at 05:20 PM and sets at 03:53 AM.