Plouénan tides today
- Tide now 6.8 ft ↓ falling · low 1:50 am (4.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 59 °F moderate · 10.8 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 46 °F from the SSE, gusts 6 · fog
- Sun 7:57 am–6:01 pm 10 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:58 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–3:00 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Plouénan there are high tides at 7:37 am (28.8 ft) and 8:02 pm (27.8 ft) and low tides at 1:50 am and 2:14 pm. Tide coefficient 94. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:50 am. The sun rises at 7:57 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:42 am to 4:42 am and from 3:14 pm to 5:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph). Fog, 46 °F.
Fishing in Plouénan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:37 am, coefficient 94
- Sunrise at 7:57 am
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 94 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:40 am, combines the 7:37 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also good from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:02 pm high tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, with the 2:14 pm low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: ballan wrasse, pollack, small-spotted catshark and veined squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: ballan wrasse and pollack. What you can catch
Beach day in Plouénan
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 2:14 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 10 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 59 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 59 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:50 am
Low tide at 1:50 am and 2:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:37 am and 8:02 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Plouénan
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- La Grande Grève 3.3 mi · NE
- Parking
- Plage de Kerigou 3.4 mi · N
- Parking
- Grève du Port 4.2 mi · NE
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage Sainte-Anne 4.4 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du Clouet 4.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Porz ar Callot 4.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- La Grève Blanche 4.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du Kelenn 4.6 mi · NE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the French Ministry of Health (baignades.sante.gouv.fr).
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Tides in Plouénan
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:50 am 4.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:37 am 28.8 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 2:14 pm 4.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:02 pm 27.8 ft · coef. 89
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 19 min to low tide at 1:50 am.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 7:37 am high tide and 89 for the 8:02 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 24.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 21 (30.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (1.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 26.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 27, 7.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:57 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 7:37 am · 28.8 ft | Low tide 2:14 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 8:02 pm · 27.8 ft | Coef. 94 | 85% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:59 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 2:34 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 27.6 ft | Low tide 3:01 pm · 5.5 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 26.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:01 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 3:22 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 9:08 am · 26.1 ft | Low tide 3:53 pm · 7.2 ft | High tide 9:46 pm · 24.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 66% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:02 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:17 am · 9.0 ft | High tide 10:09 am · 24.4 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 8.9 ft | High tide 11:01 pm · 22.7 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:04 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 5:25 am · 10.4 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 23.1 ft | Low tide 6:12 pm · 9.9 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:42 am · 7:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:05 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 22.1 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 10.9 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 23.0 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 9.7 ft | Coef. 47 | 33% | Major periods 7:32 am · 7:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:07 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 22.8 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · 10.1 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 24.0 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 8.5 ft | Coef. 55 | 23% | Major periods 8:18 am · 8:40 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Plouénan has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Roscoff (TICON-4), 6.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Plouénan
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 5.8 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:31 am (local time).
Diving in Plouénan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (2:14 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 3.1 ft swell at 9 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:50 am (1:30–2:10 am), high tide 7:37 am (7:10–8:10 am), low tide 2:14 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:02 pm (7:40–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.2 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 7:20 am to 9:10 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Club de plongée 4.4 mi
- Carantec Plongée 4.6 mi
- Alcide 5.8 mi
- Wilfried 7.4 mi
- Aboukir Bay 8.5 mi
- Alppi 9.1 mi
- Plougasnou 11 mi
- Nymphe de Granville 11 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Carantec Nautisme 4.6 mi
- Underwater Diving Group Morlaix Plouezoc'h 7.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Plouénan
Now in Plouénan
- Low / high
- 45 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 0.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Fog | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 46° | 45° | 45° | 46° | 55° | 58° | 53° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SE | 5 SE | 8 SE | 8 SE | 8 SE | 9 SE | 5 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Waves | 4.8 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 46° 4 SE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 5 SE 4.4 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 8 SE 4.0 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 8 SE 3.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 8 SE 3.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 9 SE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 5 ESE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 49° 5 ESE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 58 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.8 ft | 7:37 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 58 °F | 8 mph E | 3.3 ft | 8:20 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 58 °F | 8 mph E | 3.9 ft | 9:08 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 58 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 10:09 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 58 °F | 15 mph ENE | 4.2 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 57 °F | 14 mph NE | 4.5 ft | 12:35 am · 1:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 54 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.8 ft | 1:59 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 51 °F | 10 mph E | 5.2 ft | 3:02 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 55 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.9 ft | 3:51 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 58 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 4:32 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 58 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 5:09 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 60 °F | 11 mph S | 1.3 ft | 5:44 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 61 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.5 ft | 6:17 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 56 °F | 16 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 6:48 am · 7:04 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 40° / 58° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 38° / 58° 3.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 45° / 58° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 58° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 49° / 57° 4.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 44° / 54° 5.8 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 40° / 51° 5.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (58 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:31 am (local time).
The sun in Plouénan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:25 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (28° high)
- Daylight 10 h 4 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:16 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,282 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Plouénan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:42–4:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:14–5:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:00–1:00 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:28–8:28 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Plouénan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Port de Carantec 4.2 mi
- Cale du Commandant Bizien 4.5 mi
- Port de Moguériec 5.8 mi
- Digue 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Port de Henvic 2.1 mi
- Port de Plaisance de Roscoff 6.1 mi
- Coopérative Maritime 4.3 mi
- OSTREA 7.3 mi
- Fuel dock 4.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.55 mi.
From the shoreline (1.6 mi from Plouénan) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.55 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.55 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.55 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.55 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Phare de la Lande 4.7 mi east
Other lighthouses nearby: Ile Louet Range, front in line 176^ with La Lande (5.5 mi northeast), Moguériec lighthouse (5.8 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PlouénanTides nearby
- Henvic2.8 mi
- Plougoulm3.6 mi
- Saint-Pol-de-Léon3.9 mi
- Sibiril4.3 mi
- Carantec4.3 mi
- Taulé4.3 mi
- Santec5.5 mi
- Cléder5.8 mi
- Roscoff6.6 mi
- Saint-Martin-des-Champs7.4 mi
Plouénan at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,499 people. Coordinates: 48.628° N, 3.988° W.
- It is 28 mi northeast of Brest, the main place in Brittany. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Brest.
- The nearest tide station, Roscoff, is 6.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about PlouénanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Plouénan?
Today in Plouénan there are high tides at 7:37 am (28.8 ft) and 8:02 pm (27.8 ft) and low tides at 1:50 am and 2:14 pm. Tide coefficient 94.
What time is sunset today in Plouénan?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Plouénan?
At 7:59 am. First light comes at 6:49 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:42–4:42 am, Minor 12:00–1:00 pm, Major 3:14–5:14 pm, Minor 7:28–8:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Plouénan?
Fog, from 45 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Plouénan?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 10.8 s from the west-northwest. The water is 59.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Plouénan?
The best time to visit Plouénan is from July to August: highs of 71 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Roscoff station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).