Le Gua tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 6:27 am (15.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:50 am–12:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 60 °F slight · 12.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the NE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:39 am–5:55 pm 10 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Le Gua there are high tides at 6:27 am (15.6 ft) and 6:57 pm (15.0 ft) and low tides at 12:24 am and 12:52 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:27 am. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 10 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:29 am to 4:29 am and from 3:02 pm to 5:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Overcast, 47 °F.
Fishing in Le Gua today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:52 pm
- Minor period 11:30 am–12:30 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines the 12:52 pm low tide, moonset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 6:57 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:27 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, yellowfin tuna, common cuttlefish and thicklip grey mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Le Gua
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 12:52 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:52 pm
Low tide at 12:24 am and 12:52 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:27 am and 6:57 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 Le Gua
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Le Gua.
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Tides in Le Gua
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:24 am 2.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:27 am 15.6 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 12:52 pm 2.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:57 pm 15.0 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 33 min to high tide at 6:27 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 6:27 am high tide and 84 for the 6:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.2 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 (16.4 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.9 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 96, 14.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 29, 4.9 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 | 7:39 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 12:24 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 15.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 85% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 1:10 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:15 am · 15.0 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:53 pm · 14.0 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 1:59 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 14.1 ft | Low tide 2:36 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 13.0 ft | Coef. 67 | 66% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:44 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 9:36 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 10:38 pm · 12.4 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:45 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 4:02 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 11:07 am · 13.1 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:46 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 12:01 am · 12.5 ft | Low tide 5:21 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 13.4 ft | Low tide 6:19 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 53 | 33% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:48 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 13.1 ft | Low tide 6:40 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 1:32 pm · 14.0 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 23% | Major periods 8:05 am · 8:28 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
Le Gua has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Royan (TICON-4), 8.4 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 Le Gua
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.9 ft with a period of 12 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 56.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.9 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:54 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Studies on Risks Environment Mobility and Urban Planning - Technical directorate Risks waters and sea (Plouzane), Le Havre Large Seaport, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Le Gua today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:52 pm): little current from 12:37 pm to 1:10 pm
- 1.9 ft swell at 10 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:24 am (12:09–12:40 am), high tide 6:27 am (5:50–7:00 am), low tide 12:52 pm (12:37–1:10 pm) and high tide 6:57 pm (6:20–7:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.8–60.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Roc Plongée 8.5 mi
- Les Trois Freres 9.3 mi
- Greve de Cayenne 9.3 mi
- Sperrbrecher 5 9.3 mi
- Cyclone 9.7 mi
- Flandre (fwd Section) 10 mi
- Flandre (aft Section) 11 mi
- Conde 11 mi
- La Brestoise 11 mi
- Quebec 11 mi
- Ville de Royan 12 mi
- Mexique 12 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 Le Gua
Now in Le Gua
- Low / high
- 43 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 16
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 43° | 46° | 54° | 59° | 56° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ENE | 5 ENE | 4 NNE | 8 ENE | 6 ENE | 7 ENE | 2 NE | 6 ENE |
| Gusts | 15 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 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 49° 7 ENE 2.9 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 5 ENE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 4 NNE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 8 ENE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 6 ENE 2.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 7 ENE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 2 NE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 47° 6 ENE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 59 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 6:27 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 62 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 7:15 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 57 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 8:15 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 55 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 9:36 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 56 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 11:07 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 12:01 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 1:09 am · 1:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 60 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 2:04 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 59 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 2:48 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 63 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 3:27 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 65 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 4:00 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 61 °F | 13 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 4:31 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 62 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.1 ft | 5:01 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 61 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 5:32 am · 5:50 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 37° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 44° / 57° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 55° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 56° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 43° / 52° 1.2 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 40° / 60° 1.3 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °F; normal high: 62 °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 12:54 am (local time).
The sun in Le Gua
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 7:09 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 16 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:13 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,487 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Le Gua
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:29–4:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:02–5:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 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 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 Le Gua
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
- Port de l'Éguille 1.9 mi
- Port de Royan 8.4 mi
- Port de Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 9.3 mi
- Au Fin Bouchon 8.1 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.
Tides near Le GuaTides nearby
- Chaillevette5.5 mi
- Vaux-sur-Mer8.0 mi
- Royan8.0 mi
- Saint-Georges-de-Didonne8.8 mi
- Saint-Palais-sur-Mer9.0 mi
- La Tremblade10 mi
- Marennes10 mi
- Meschers-sur-Gironde12 mi
- Échillais12 mi
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus13 mi
Le Gua at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,936 people. Coordinates: 45.726° N, 0.944° W.
- It is 64 mi north of Bordeaux, the main place in New Aquitaine. The sun rises 3 min later and sets at the same time than in Bordeaux.
- The nearest tide station, Royan, is 8.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Le GuaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Le Gua?
Today in Le Gua there are high tides at 6:27 am (15.6 ft) and 6:57 pm (15.0 ft) and low tides at 12:24 am and 12:52 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Le Gua?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Le Gua?
At 7:41 am. First light comes at 6:35 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 2:29–4:29 am, Minor 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Le Gua?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 59 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Le Gua?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 12.2 s from the west. The water is 60.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Le Gua?
The best time to visit Le Gua is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 79 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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: Royan 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).