Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is a town on the Normandy coast, France, with a population of 873.
Best window 10:00 – 11:00
Fair (51) — best around 10:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, a comfortable water temperature.
- Gusting 35 kn around 06:00.
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.
- Shore47
- Boat34
- Rock7
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore47
- Boat34
- Rock7
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing0est.
Marginal — Shore
Confidence: highUpdated about 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- a comfortable water temperature
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 1 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 84 | 81 | 84 | 73 | 71 | 2–8kn E | 0.12–0.24m W | 0.09m · 6.2s WNW | 15.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 78 | 67 | 68 | 54 | 48 | 3–12kn WNW | 0.14–0.58m WNW | 0.18m · 9.3s W | 15.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 69 | 72 | 53 | 51 | 22 | 9–10kn SSE | 0.54–1.42m WSW | 0.26m · 8.1s W | 15.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 47 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9–18kn SW | 0.62–1.14m WSW | 0.43m · 8.1s W | 14.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16–33kn WSW | 0.86–2.08m WSW | 0.22m · 8.8s WSW | 14.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 21 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–20kn WSW | 0.90–1.32m WSW | 0.43m · 8.1s W | 13.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 31 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 10–19kn W | 0.52–1.46m W | 0.42m · 8.8s W | 13.9° |
Seafloor depth
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The town lies near the Havre de Saint-Germain harbour (2.6 km) and the Pointe du Becquet coastal point (2.3 km). Nearby towns include Créances (4.4 km), Lessay (5 km), Pirou (6.2 km) and Vesly (6.8 km), with the Abbaye Saint-Trinité de Lessay (4.8 km) as a landmark. Tides are macro-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 10.04 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Abbaye Saint-Trinité de Lessay — monastery, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
Our fishing score for Saint-Germain-sur-Ay on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 05:38 AM, 05:56 PM. Low tides: 12:22 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
The mean spring range at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay is about 10 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Saint-Germain-sur-Ay?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:38 AM and sets at 07:02 PM. The moon rises at 05:25 PM and sets at 03:59 AM.