Rochefort tides today
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↓ falling · low 1:26 am (2.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 60 °F slight · 10.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 45 °F from the NE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:40 am–5:55 pm 10 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Best time to dive 1:20–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Rochefort there are high tides at 6:12 am (18.8 ft) and 6:32 pm (18.0 ft) and low tides at 1:26 am and 1:53 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:26 am. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 10 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 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 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Overcast, 45 °F.
Fishing in Rochefort today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:32 pm, coefficient 85
- Sunset at 5:55 pm, golden hour from 5:12 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.13 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:32 pm high tide, sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 5:10 am to 8:10 am, with the 6:12 am high tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 12:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with the 1:53 pm low tide, a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, European sea bass, common cuttlefish and gilthead seabream. What you can catch
Beach day in Rochefort
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:53 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 59 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low 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 9 mph
Cross-shore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:26 am
Low tide at 1:26 am and 1:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:12 am and 6:32 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 Rochefort
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- Plage de Saint-Froult 5.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs on leash
- Plage de l'Espérance 6.1 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- No dogs
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 Rochefort
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:26 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:12 am 18.8 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 1:53 pm 2.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:32 pm 18.0 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 1:26 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 6:12 am high tide and 85 for the 6:32 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 16.3 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 September 27 (20.0 ft) and the lowest, on August 15 (0.6 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 98, 17.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 34, 6.4 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 | 7:40 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 6:12 am · 18.8 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:32 pm · 18.0 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 2:09 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 2:38 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:03 pm · 16.8 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:43 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 7:14 am · 17.0 ft | Low tide 3:26 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 7:47 pm · 15.4 ft | Coef. 70 | 66% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:44 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 8:10 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 4:19 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 14.2 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:46 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 4:37 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 5:21 pm · 5.2 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:47 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 12:49 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 5:42 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 15.9 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 5.2 ft | Coef. 56 | 33% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:43 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:48 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 6:54 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 2:06 pm · 16.9 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 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
Tides from the Rochefort station (TICON-4), 0.7 mi from Rochefort. 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 Rochefort
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Thursday 29: 2.1 ft with a period of 11 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 56.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−0.9 °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 Rochefort today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:53 pm): little current from 1:38 pm to 2:08 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:26 am (1:10–1:41 am), high tide 6:12 am (5:40–6:50 am), low tide 1:53 pm (1:38–2:08 pm) and high tide 6:32 pm (6:00–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, 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
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- Gironde 9.4 mi
- Réserve naturelle de Moëze-Oléron 9.3 mi
- Club Rochefortais Des Sports Sous-marin 0.9 mi
- Sam Diving Centre De Plongée Sous-marine Des 3 Îles 2.1 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 Rochefort
Now in Rochefort
- Low / high
- 43 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 18
- 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 | Overcast |
| Temperature | 46° | 44° | 43° | 45° | 54° | 59° | 57° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NE | 5 NE | 5 NNE | 6 NE | 8 ENE | 9 ENE | 6 NE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 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° 6 NE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 5 NE 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 5 NNE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 6 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 8 ENE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 9 ENE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 5 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 43 / 60 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 6:12 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 63 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 6:40 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 57 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 7:14 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 8:10 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 57 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 11:19 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:49 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 52 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 1:48 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 59 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 2:35 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 59 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 3:13 am · 3:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 3:44 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 64 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 4:09 am · 4:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 60 °F | 13 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 4:33 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 60 °F | 12 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 5:00 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 60 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 5:30 am · 5:38 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 37° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 45° / 57° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 55° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 57° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 44° / 52° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 40° / 59° 1.2 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 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 (−2.1 °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 Rochefort
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 12:48 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 15 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,485 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rochefort
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
- 11:32 am–12:32 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 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 Rochefort
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Quai des croisières fluviales 4.2 mi
- Carrelet pédagogique 5.9 mi
- Carrelet 4.3 mi
- Étang des colverts 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Chemin de Charente 2.0 mi
- Bassin de Plaisance Bougainville 0.4 mi
- Bassin de Plaisance Lapérousse 0.5 mi
- Port (de commerce) de Rochefort 0.7 mi
- Pro Pêche 17 2.6 mi
- Fuel dock 4.3 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.
Tides near RochefortTides nearby
- Vergeroux1.8 mi
- Soubise2.4 mi
- Breuil-Magné2.9 mi
- Échillais3.1 mi
- Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée4.4 mi
- Port-des-Barques5.3 mi
- Yves6.5 mi
- Fouras6.8 mi
- Marennes11 mi
- Châtelaillon-Plage11 mi
Rochefort at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,427 people. Coordinates: 45.943° N, 0.968° W.
- It is 78 mi north of Bordeaux, the main place in New Aquitaine. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Bordeaux.
- The nearest tide station, Rochefort, is 0.7 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about RochefortQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rochefort?
Today in Rochefort there are high tides at 6:12 am (18.8 ft) and 6:32 pm (18.0 ft) and low tides at 1:26 am and 1:53 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Rochefort?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rochefort?
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 11:32 am–12:32 pm, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rochefort?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rochefort?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 10.9 s from the west. The water is 59.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rochefort?
The best time to visit Rochefort 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: Rochefort 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).