Venir en vacances sur la Côte d’Émeraude c’est aussi vivre l’expérience des Grandes Marées ! On vous livre tous nos secrets pour dénicher les meilleurs sIf you are coming to Brittany, and especially the Emerald Coast, do not miss the spring tides! We give you our little secrets to find the best spot to enjoy this spectacular natural phenomenon, and why not, try shore fishing! Here are all our tips.
Have you noticed that the sea level changes? It is the tide rising (and then outgoing) of the ride, due to the Moon and Sun attraction. There is a tide every 6 hours or so. The sea is high and low twice every 24 hours.
Because the Moon find itself aligned with the Earth every 24 hrs and 50 min, there is a daily gap of 50 minutes on the tides timetable.
Careful, now: spring tides happen when the tidal coefficient is above 90.
Tidal coefficient is the difference of water height between high and low tide.
January 22nd and 25th
Highest coef. 102 on January 23rd and 24th
February 20th to 23rd
Highest coef. 112 on February 22nd
March 21st to 24th
Highest coef. 111 on March 22nd
April 19th to 21st
Highest coef. 102 on April 20th
August 3rd to 5th
Highest coef. 104 on August 3rd and 4th
August 31 st to September 3rd
Highest coef. 112 on September 1st and 2nd
September 28th to October 2nd
Coef. Highest coef. 112 on September 30th
October 29th to 30th
Highest coef. 104 on October 29th
The scenery changes with the tides, do not miss this beautiful spectacle on the Emerald Coast.
Here are our favourite spots:
And do not forget to be careful near the waves!
By Bénédicte
