Pointe du Hoc
Pointe du Hoc is a coastal point on the Normandy coast, in Normandy, France. The tide is a major force here — around 6.1 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
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.
- Shore74
- Boat65
- Rock59
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing est.25
- Shore74
- Boat65
- Rock59
- Kayak55
- Spearfishing25est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 9 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- faces NW · wind quartering offshore
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 9 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 87 | 82 | 82 | 61 | 59 | 4–10kn ESE | 0.26–1.04m NE | 0.39m · 3.4s NE | 16.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 66 | 62 | 64 | 55 | 53 | 0–18kn WSW | 0.26–0.62m N | 0.28m · 3.4s NNE | 16.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 92 | 97 | 79 | 77 | 44 | 10–10kn S | 0.34–1.06m WSW | 0.22m · 4.0s N | 15.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 74 | 65 | 59 | 55 | 25 | 10–17kn SSW | 0.32–0.64m WSW | 0.15m · 3.9s NW | 15.4° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–36kn WSW | 0.54–1.80m WSW | 0.19m · 4.5s NNE | 15.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 59 | 52 | 54 | 23 | 29 | 7–20kn SW | 0.44–1.04m W | 0.28m · 4.8s NW | 14.3° | |
| 25 Sun | 57 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 39 | 4–22kn W | 0.44–1.04m WNW | 0.24m · 5.0s NNW | 14.3° |
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Nearest town: Saint-Pierre-du-Mont (1.2 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Château de Beaumont-le-Richard — castle, 3.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe du Hoc?
Our fishing score for Pointe du Hoc on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe du Hoc on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 08:07 AM, 08:21 PM. Low tides: 02:36 AM, 03:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe du Hoc?
The mean spring range at Pointe du Hoc is about 6.1 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe du Hoc?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:35 AM and sets at 07:00 PM. The moon rises at 05:23 PM and sets at 03:56 AM.