La Bernerie-en-Retz tides today
- Tide now 4.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:12 am (3.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:10 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 58 °F slight · 10.8 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 47 °F from the NE, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:45 am–5:58 pm 10 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 7:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 5:10–6:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in La Bernerie-en-Retz there are high tides at 5:13 am (18.9 ft) and 5:38 pm (18.7 ft) and low tide at 11:54 am. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:12 am. The sun rises at 7:45 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 10 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:30 am to 3:30 am and from 2:02 pm to 4:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Partly cloudy, 47 °F.
Fishing in La Bernerie-en-Retz today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 5:38 pm, coefficient 96
- Sunset at 5:58 pm, golden hour from 5:15 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.18 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.4 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 6:30 pm, combines the 5:38 pm high tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 11:30 am, with the 11:54 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:12 am low tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, whiting, common cuttlefish and European hake. What you can catch
Beach day in La Bernerie-en-Retz
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Low tide at 11:54 am: more sand
- Fog
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 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 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:54 am
Low tide at 11:54 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:13 am and 5:38 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 Bernerie-en-Retz
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- Grande Plage 0.2 mi · W
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de la Rinais 0.7 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de Crève-Coeur 1.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Plage de la Boutinardière 1.1 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du Pré-Vincent 1.9 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de la Joselière 2.6 mi · NW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage du Lancastria 2.6 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Plage de la Birochère 3.0 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Good 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 La Bernerie-en-Retz
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 5:13 am 18.9 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 11:54 am 2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:38 pm 18.7 ft · coef. 96
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 14 min to low tide at 12:12 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 5:13 am high tide and 96 for the 5:38 pm high tide. Spring tides. 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 March 20 (19.5 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.2 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, 16.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 26, 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, Wed 28 | 7:45 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 18.9 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:38 pm · 18.7 ft | — | Coef. 99 | 93% | Major periods 1:30 am · 2:02 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:46 am · 5:57 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 5:50 am · 18.5 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 17.8 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:48 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · 3.8 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 17.7 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 6:59 pm · 16.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:49 am · 5:54 pm | Low tide 1:53 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 7:13 am · 16.6 ft | Low tide 2:30 pm · 4.9 ft | High tide 7:52 pm · 15.1 ft | Coef. 68 | 66% | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:51 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 2:52 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 15.4 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 5.8 ft | High tide 10:57 pm · 14.3 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:52 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 15.0 ft | Low tide 4:46 pm · 6.3 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:54 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 12:19 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 5:12 am · 6.8 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 15.6 ft | Low tide 6:01 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 51 | 33% | Major periods 7:24 am · 7:47 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
La Bernerie-en-Retz has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Pointe de Saint-Gildas (TICON-4), 11 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 La Bernerie-en-Retz
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 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: 2.9 ft with a period of 9 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 55.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °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 10:58 pm (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), Departement de la Vendee, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in La Bernerie-en-Retz today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (5:38 pm): little current from 5:10 pm to 6:10 pm
- 2.2 ft swell at 10 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 5:13 am (4:50–5:40 am), low tide 11:54 am (11:39 am–12:10 pm), high tide 5:38 pm (5:10–6:10 pm) and low tide 12:12 am (11:57 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. 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 57.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 7:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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- Épave Chasseur N° 107 8.8 mi
- Océan Club Plongée De Retz "ocpr" 0.1 mi
- Club De Plongée La Couronnée 3.9 mi
- Macjos 7.5 mi
- Exocet Club De Plongée 11 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in La Bernerie-en-Retz
Now in La Bernerie-en-Retz
- Low / high
- 43 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 44 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 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 | Mainly clear | Fog | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 5 NW | 5 NNW | 4 ESE | 6 SSE | 4 WSW | 6 NNW | 6 N |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 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 ENE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 7 NE 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 7 NE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 8 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 13 ENE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 12 ENE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 6 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 48° 7 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 59 °F | 6 mph N | 2.9 ft | 5:13 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 60 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 5:50 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 61 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 6:28 am · 6:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 7:13 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 54 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 8:15 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 57 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 11:28 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 54 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 12:19 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 50 °F | 17 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 1:18 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 51 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 2:06 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 55 °F | 12 mph E | 0.9 ft | 2:43 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 59 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 3:11 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 61 °F | 14 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 3:34 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 61 °F | 17 mph S | 3.0 ft | 3:58 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 59 °F | 13 mph S | 2.4 ft | 4:27 am · 4:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 44° / 60° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 40° / 61° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 54° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 57° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 50° 1.5 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 (60 °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 10:58 pm (local time).
The sun in La Bernerie-en-Retz
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:52 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 13 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:15 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,723 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Bernerie-en-Retz
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,461 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:30–3:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:02–4:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:27–11:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:31–7:31 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 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 Bernerie-en-Retz
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.4 mi
- Étang du Gros Caillou 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Port de la Noëveillard 4.1 mi
- Capitainerie 4.0 mi
- Fuel dock 3.8 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 24 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,300 ft from La Bernerie-en-Retz) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.9 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.9 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 3.1 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 Noëveillard 4.2 mi northwest
- Light
- Light that goes dark 4 times every 12 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Oc(4) WRG 12s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 75 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near La Bernerie-en-RetzTides nearby
- Les Moutiers-en-Retz2.2 mi
- Pornic3.9 mi
- Bourgneuf-en-Retz4.8 mi
- La Plaine-sur-Mer8.2 mi
- Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef8.9 mi
- Préfailles9.0 mi
- Noirmoutier-en-l'Île11 mi
- Barbâtre12 mi
- La Guérinière12 mi
- Saint-Brevin-les-Pins13 mi
La Bernerie-en-Retz at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,296 people. Coordinates: 47.081° N, 2.037° W.
- It is 25 mi west of Nantes, the main place in Pays de la Loire. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 2 min later than in Nantes.
- The nearest tide station, Pointe de Saint-Gildas, is 11 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Plage de la Boutinardière (1.1 mi), Plage de la Birochère (3.0 mi), Plage de la Source (3.3 mi), Plage de la Noëveillard (4.3 mi).
Questions about La Bernerie-en-RetzQuestions
What time is high tide today in La Bernerie-en-Retz?
Today in La Bernerie-en-Retz there are high tides at 5:13 am (18.9 ft) and 5:38 pm (18.7 ft) and low tide at 11:54 am. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in La Bernerie-en-Retz?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Bernerie-en-Retz?
At 7:46 am. First light comes at 6:39 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 1:30–3:30 am, Minor 10:27–11:27 am, Major 2:02–4:02 pm, Minor 6:31–7:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in La Bernerie-en-Retz?
Fog, 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 La Bernerie-en-Retz?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 10.8 s from the west. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Bernerie-en-Retz?
The best time to visit La Bernerie-en-Retz is from June to August: highs of 72 °F to 76 °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: Pointe de Saint-Gildas 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).