El Ain
El Ain is a town on the Tunisian coast in Sfax Governorate, with a population of 43,333.
Best window 21:00 – 23:00
Good (59) — best around 21:00–23:00, thanks to a major solunar period, moving water, falling pressure.
- Shore94
- Boat92
- Rock93
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing est.76
- Shore94
- Boat92
- Rock93
- Kayak86
- Spearfishing76est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoBest 15:00–18:00
- a major solunar period
- moving water
- falling pressure
- faces ESE · wind onshore
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 58 | 61 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 2–7kn ENE | 0.58–0.96m ESE | 0.68m · 4.6s ESE | 24.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 69 | 64 | 57 | 54 | 38 | 1–9kn ESE | 0.48–0.86m ESE | 0.40m · 4.5s E | 24.5° | |
| 21 Wed | 93 | 90 | 87 | 77 | 68 | 2–6kn NNE | 0.34–0.80m ESE | 0.35m · 4.1s ESE | 24.6° | |
| 22 Thu | 94 | 92 | 93 | 86 | 76 | 2–6kn NE | 0.20–0.32m E | 0.20m · 4.0s ESE | 24.5° | |
| 23 Fri | 94 | 91 | 93 | 84 | 75 | 0–6kn SE | 0.14–0.26m E | 0.12m · 3.5s ENE | 24.3° | |
| 24 Sat | 81 | 77 | 74 | 65 | 51 | 3–10kn N | 0.26–0.56m ENE | 0.22m · 3.0s E | 24.2° | |
| 25 Sun | 82 | 76 | 79 | 68 | 60 | 4–9kn NW | 0.38–0.48m N | 0.24m · 4.3s NNE | 23.9° |
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El Ain lies 2.2 km from Sakiet ed Daier and 6.9 km from Sfax. Nearby fishing-related sites include the Ancien Port de Peche (8.1 km), Port de Sfax (8.4 km), and the Zone Industrielle Madagaskar Noveau Port de Sfax (8.8 km), with Ras Sfax cape 13 km away. The ruins of Henchir Bou Kekil sit 2.6 km from the town. Tides in the area are semidiurnal with a mesotidal spring range of 1.34 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Henchir Bou Kekil — ruins, 2.6 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at El Ain?
Our fishing score for El Ain on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at El Ain on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 01:39 AM, 01:52 PM. Low tides: 07:55 AM, 08:05 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at El Ain?
The mean spring range at El Ain is about 1.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at El Ain?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 06:28 AM and sets at 05:33 PM. The moon rises at 03:25 PM and sets at 02:23 AM.