Pointe des Poloux
Pointe des Poloux is a coastal point on the Bay of Biscay, in Pays de la Loire, France. The tide is a major force here — around 4.6 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 18:00 – 20:00
Good (58) — best around 18:00–20:00, thanks to moving water, a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light.
- Gusting 39 kn around 22:00.
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.
- Shore21
- Boat44
- Rock0
- Kayak0
- Spearfishing est.0
- Shore21
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Marginal — Boat
Confidence: highUpdated about 0 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- moving water
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- strong wind
- likely murky water
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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 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 66 | 65 | 4–9kn ENE | 0.14–0.28m NW | 0.12m · 7.6s WNW | 16.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 81 | 78 | 63 | 61 | 3–12kn WNW | 0.18–0.68m W | 0.22m · 11.9s W | 16.4° | |
| 21 Wed | 31 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14–16kn SSW | 0.76–1.46m W | 0.47m · 8.0s W | 16.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 21 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–22kn SW | 1.02–1.40m WSW | 0.72m · 6.6s W | 15.6° | |
| 23 Fri | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24–36kn W | 1.24–2.28m W | 0.30m · 11.9s W | 15.1° | |
| 24 Sat | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11–26kn W | 1.06–1.46m W | 0.64m · 7.3s W | 14.6° | |
| 25 Sun | 35 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–31kn W | 0.92–1.54m WSW | 0.63m · 8.2s W | 14.6° |
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Nearest town: Bouin (4.5 km)
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Pointe des Poloux?
Our fishing score for Pointe des Poloux on October 22, 2026 is 58 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Pointe des Poloux on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 03:01 AM, 03:03 PM. Low tides: 08:52 AM, 09:20 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Pointe des Poloux?
The mean spring range at Pointe des Poloux is about 4.6 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Pointe des Poloux?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:36 AM and sets at 07:08 PM. The moon rises at 05:25 PM and sets at 04:04 AM.