Pointe de Penchâteau
Pointe de Penchâteau is a coastal point on the Brittany coast, in Pays de la Loire, France. The tide is a major force here — around 4.4 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 23:00 – 00:00
Good (58) — best around 23:00–00:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 46 kn around 23:00.
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 1 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- faces SE · wind onshore
- big swell
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
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| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 76 | 75 | 73 | 63 | 55 | 4–8kn NE | 0.22–0.40m WNW | 0.22m · 10.4s W | 16.1° | |
| 20 Tue | 76 | 82 | 23 | 43 | 10 | 2–14kn WNW | 0.40–1.02m W | 0.57m · 11.5s W | 15.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–23kn S | 1.10–2.48m W | 1.31m · 9.0s WSW | 15.8° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–27kn SW | 1.74–2.36m WSW | 1.29m · 7.6s W | 15.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22–35kn W | 2.36–5.20m W | 1.29m · 11.0s WSW | 15.2° | |
| 24 Sat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–26kn W | 1.68–2.46m WSW | 1.36m · 8.6s W | 14.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–29kn W | 1.70–2.74m WSW | 1.24m · 8.5s W | 14.8° |
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Nearest town: Le Pouliguen (2.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Parc des Dryades — park, 4.8 km
- Place des Palmiers — square, 4.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe de Penchâteau?
Our fishing score for Pointe de Penchâteau on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe de Penchâteau on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:02 AM, 03:07 PM. Low tides: 08:49 AM, 09:16 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe de Penchâteau?
The mean spring range at Pointe de Penchâteau is about 4.4 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe de Penchâteau?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:37 AM and sets at 07:09 PM. The moon rises at 05:27 PM and sets at 04:05 AM.