La Rochelle tides today
- Tide now 5.6 ft ↓ falling · low 12:11 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 60 °F slight · 11.5 s from the west
- Wind · air 7 mph · 52 °F from the NE, gusts 13 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:40 am–5:57 pm 10 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:02 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:10–1:10 pm good day · 8/10
Today in La Rochelle there are high tides at 5:24 am (19.8 ft) and 5:49 pm (19.6 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:11 am. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 5:57 pm: 10 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:27 am to 3:27 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Partly cloudy, 52 °F.
Fishing in La Rochelle today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:49 pm, coefficient 96
- Minor period 6:32–7:32 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:57 pm, golden hour from 5:14 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 5:49 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:11 am low tide and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:53 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European sea bass, golden grey mullet, common sole and gilthead seabream. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in La Rochelle
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Low tide at 11:53 am: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.1 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.1 ft
3.1 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:53 am
Low tide at 11:53 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:24 am and 5:49 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 La Rochelle
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- Plage de la Concurrence 0.7 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage des Minimes 1.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de Port Neuf 1.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Plage de Roux 2.2 mi · S
- Parking
- Chef de Baie 3.0 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de la Platère 4.1 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- No dogs
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage sud de Rivedoux-plage 5.4 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
- No dogs
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage nord de Rivedoux-plage 5.4 mi · W
- 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
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Tides in La Rochelle
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:24 am 19.8 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 11:53 am 2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:49 pm 19.6 ft · coef. 96
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 15 min to low tide at 12:11 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 5:24 am high tide and 96 for the 5:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 17.1 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 20 (20.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (1.3 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 100, 17.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 26, 5.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:40 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 19.8 ft | Low tide 11:53 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 19.6 ft | — | Coef. 99 | 93% | Major periods 1:27 am · 1:58 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:41 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 12:11 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:01 am · 19.3 ft | Low tide 12:39 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 18.6 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:42 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 12:57 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 18.4 ft | Low tide 1:28 pm · 4.0 ft | High tide 7:16 pm · 17.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:44 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 17.3 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 5.1 ft | High tide 9:03 pm · 15.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 66% | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:45 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 2:41 am · 6.2 ft | High tide 9:38 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 3:20 pm · 6.2 ft | High tide 11:07 pm · 15.7 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:47 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 3:43 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 11:32 am · 16.4 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 6.9 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:48 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 16.1 ft | Low tide 4:53 am · 7.5 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 16.9 ft | Low tide 5:44 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 51 | 33% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 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
Tides from the La Rochelle-la-Pallice station (TICON-4), 3.3 mi from La Rochelle. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 La Rochelle
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.2 ft with a period of 10 s, from the west (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 57.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 10:56 pm (local time).
Diving in La Rochelle today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (11:53 am): little current from 11:38 am to 12:08 pm
- 2.8 ft swell at 11 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:24 am (4:50–6:00 am), low tide 11:53 am (11:38 am–12:08 pm), high tide 5:49 pm (5:10–6:20 pm) and low tide 12:11 am (11:56 pm–12:26 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:27 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, 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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- Marie-Anne 4.9 mi
- Vivagel 5.5 mi
- Verily 5.7 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Réserve naturelle de la baie de l'Aiguillon 8.0 mi
- Subaqua Club La Rochelle 0.4 mi
- Sub La Rochelle 1.1 mi
- Le scaphandre 3.5 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 La Rochelle
Now in La Rochelle
- Low / high
- 48 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 60%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.11 inHg. 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 51° | 49° | 50° | 58° | 61° | 61° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NW | 4 N | 6 N | 3 NE | 5 E | 6 NE | 6 ENE | 7 ENE |
| Gusts | 11 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 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 50° 8 NE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 7 NE 2.5 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 8 NE 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 9 NE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 11 ENE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 12 E 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 8 ENE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 7 NE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 61 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.2 ft | 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 62 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 6:01 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 42 / 63 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 6:41 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 57 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 7:32 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 56 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 9:38 am · 11:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 11:32 am | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 54 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:20 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 52 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 1:17 am · 1:39 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 58 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 2:05 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 59 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 2:45 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 62 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 3:17 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 65 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 3:43 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 60 °F | 12 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 4:07 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 60 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 4:34 am · 4:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 46° / 62° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 42° / 63° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 57° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 56° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 58° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 54° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 43° / 52° 1.6 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (61 °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 10:56 pm (local time).
The sun in La Rochelle
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:33 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 7:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 17 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,783 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Rochelle
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:27–3:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:32–7:32 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in La Rochelle
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Digue du Nouveau Monde 1.1 mi
- Pro. A 1.2 mi
- Pro. B 1.3 mi
- Digue du Nouveau Monde 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Cale professionnels 1.1 mi
- Cale 3 1.4 mi
- Havre d'échouage 0.4 mi
- Bassin des yachts 0.5 mi
- Bassin des Chalutiers 0.7 mi
- Rêves de Pêches 1.1 mi
- Fuel dock 1.3 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.
Nearest lighthouse
La Rochelle rear range light 0.4 mi south
Other lighthouses nearby: La Rochelle front range light (0.5 mi south), Tour de la Lanterne (0.6 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near La RochelleTides nearby
- Aytré2.6 mi
- Nieul-sur-Mer2.9 mi
- Angoulins4.5 mi
- Marsilly4.7 mi
- Rivedoux-Plage5.7 mi
- Esnandes6.2 mi
- Châtelaillon-Plage6.9 mi
- Sainte-Marie-de-Ré7.6 mi
- La Flotte8.5 mi
- Charron9.4 mi
La Rochelle at a glance
- Town or city of about 76,810 people. Coordinates: 46.163° N, 1.152° W.
- It is 95 mi north of Bordeaux, the main place in New Aquitaine. The sun rises 5 min later and sets at the same time than in Bordeaux.
- The nearest tide station, La Rochelle-la-Pallice, is 3.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Quai Duperré (0.3 mi), Quai Valin (0.5 mi), Port de plaisance de la Rochelle - Les Minimes (1.5 mi), Minimes Beach (1.8 mi).
Questions about La RochelleQuestions
What time is high tide today in La Rochelle?
Today in La Rochelle there are high tides at 5:24 am (19.8 ft) and 5:49 pm (19.6 ft) and low tide at 11:53 am. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in La Rochelle?
At 5:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Rochelle?
At 7:41 am. First light comes at 6:35 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:27–3:27 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in La Rochelle?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 61 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Rochelle?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 11.5 s from the west. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Rochelle?
The best time to visit La Rochelle is from June to August: highs of 73 °F to 77 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 9 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: La Rochelle-la-Pallice 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).