Ras el Fortas
Ras el Fortas is a coastal point on the Gulf of Tunis, in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia. Tides here are small — about 0.2 m between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 08:00 – 10:00
Good (71) — best around 08:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore82
- Boat69
- Rock59
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing est.38
- Shore82
- Boat69
- Rock59
- Kayak48
- Spearfishing38est.
Go — Shore, Boat, or Rock
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 06:00–09:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00, 09:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- faces NNW · wind onshore
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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 | 55 | 39 | 48 | 9 | 31 | 5–12kn SE | 0.22–0.34m NE | 0.16m · 6.1s NW | 23.0° | |
| 20 Tue | 47 | 39 | 45 | 15 | 33 | 2–16kn SSE | 0.20–0.46m SE | 0.14m · 4.3s NE | 23.1° | |
| 21 Wed | 33 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4–12kn WNW | 0.18–0.98m NW | 0.38m · 4.2s NW | 23.1° | |
| 22 Thu | 82 | 69 | 59 | 48 | 38 | 2–9kn WNW | 0.54–0.84m NNW | 0.50m · 4.1s NNW | 23.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 92 | 87 | 86 | 79 | 81 | 1–6kn WSW | 0.32–0.54m NNW | 0.36m · 4.2s NNW | 22.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 56 | 40 | 50 | 9 | 31 | 5–15kn NW | 0.30–1.38m NNW | 0.38m · 4.7s NNW | 22.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10–15kn WNW | 1.12–1.66m NNW | 0.87m · 5.8s NNW | 22.6° |
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Nearest town: El Makhzene (11 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- El Mraïssa — ruins, 0.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Ras el Fortas?
Our fishing score for Ras el Fortas on October 22, 2026 is 71 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Ras el Fortas on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 01:36 AM–03:06 AM, 07:59 AM–09:59 AM, 02:41 PM–04:11 PM, 08:21 PM–10:21 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 06:30 AM and 05:31 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Ras el Fortas?
Barely. The range here is about 0.2 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 Ras el Fortas?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 06:30 AM and sets at 05:31 PM. The moon rises at 03:26 PM and sets at 02:21 AM.