Haml and Fasad: read the Hijri calendar alongside the tide
The calendar says Haml while the local tide index looks low. Begin by identifying the two descriptions: a traditional division of lunar-month days and a model linked to a reference station.
You can use the tradition without treating it as a direct measurement of flow at your hook.
The astronomical idea
Tidal range tends to be larger around new and full moons and smaller around quarter moons. Local response affects the timing and size of the range. This broad relationship does not measure current speed in a particular creek.
What the traditional table means
The site uses a north-Gulf fishing tradition that divides Hijri dates into named Haml and Fasad periods, with days traditionally favoured for shore or boat fishing. It is a local planning tradition, not an official forecast or a universal rule for fish behaviour.
The displayed date uses the Umm al-Qura calendar and may differ from a locally announced month. Adjusting the Hijri offset changes the traditional calendar reading, not the astronomical sunrise or model tide times for the same Gregorian day.
What the station index means
The model index is derived from components of the reference station's harmonic model. Its internal scale helps rank days; it is not a current-meter reading in knots. Read the station name and limitations before comparing it with observations.
A practical disagreement
Suppose the calendar says Haml and the model falls in its weaker category. Do not turn this into a claim of confirmed strong currents. The first label follows a calendar tradition; the second is a local model estimate. Check the actual movement you can observe and whether your tackle is manageable.
Does Haml always favour shore fishing?
No. A method that works in moving water may become unmanageable in a narrow channel. Some species and presentations can be targeted in quieter stages. There is no general rule that all fish move to shore in Haml and leave during Fasad.
Boat decisions require a separate check of sea conditions, warnings, equipment and the return route. A low model index is not evidence of safe boating, and a high score does not prove fish are present.
Test the calendar over repeated visits
- Return to the same accessible spot with a reasonably similar method.
- Record the Hijri date, traditional category and station index separately.
- Add bait, actual fishing time, observed line drift and bites.
- Compare several visits, including unsuccessful ones, before drawing a conclusion.
Questions
Should I adjust the Hijri date to get a better rating?
No. Adjust it only to match the calendar you intend to use.
Does a Kuwait tradition apply equally in Morocco?
Do not assume so. A different coast needs local observation and testing.
Which source comes first?
For safety, use official guidance and local conditions. For fishing, treat both systems as trial-planning aids.
Continue with testing fishing windows and the tool methodology.
When the descriptions differ
Keep the calendar description and local observations separate. Sinker holding, access as the water rises, and a lunar-day label answer different questions. Adjust the displayed Hijri day only to match the calendar you follow, not to obtain a more attractive score.