Cap Afrique
Cap Afrique is a coastal point on the Tunisian coast, in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia. Tides here are small — about 0.3 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 21:00 – 23:00
Good (68) — best around 21:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore94
- Boat92
- Rock93
- Kayak82
- Spearfishing est.84
- Shore94
- Boat92
- Rock93
- Kayak82
- Spearfishing84est.
Go
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 06:00–09:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces E · cross wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 67 | 64 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8–16kn ESE | 0.78–0.92m ESE | 0.65m · 4.7s ESE | 25.2° | |
| 20 Tue | 67 | 70 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 7–16kn SE | 0.72–1.02m E | 0.64m · 5.0s E | 25.2° | |
| 21 Wed | 82 | 79 | 76 | 72 | 64 | 3–18kn NNW | 0.38–0.80m ENE | 0.44m · 4.4s E | 25.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 94 | 92 | 93 | 82 | 84 | 3–12kn N | 0.30–0.48m NE | 0.28m · 3.9s NE | 25.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 88 | 85 | 87 | 78 | 79 | 1–12kn SSE | 0.22–0.30m NE | 0.19m · 3.7s NE | 24.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 67 | 58 | 61 | 53 | 53 | 3–19kn NNW | 0.22–0.84m NNE | 0.21m · 4.0s NNE | 24.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 47 | 17 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 13–19kn NW | 0.66–0.88m N | 0.50m · 5.0s NNE | 24.6° |
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Also known as
رأس أفريقيا, رأس المهدية
Nearest town: Mahdia (1.8 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Henchir Bou Ajila — ruins, 4.5 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Cap Afrique?
Our fishing score for Cap Afrique on October 22, 2026 is 68 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Cap Afrique on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 01:36 AM–03:06 AM, 07:58 AM–09:58 AM, 02:39 PM–04:09 PM, 08:19 PM–10:19 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 06:28 AM and 05:31 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Cap Afrique?
Barely. The range here is about 0.3 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Cap Afrique?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 AM and sets at 05:31 PM. The moon rises at 03:24 PM and sets at 02:21 AM.