On the west coast, the tidal phenomenon is one of the most important in Europe. The sea recedes very far offshore and rises very high on the beach. The seaside can therefore change its face in one tide (6 hours). It is this phenomenon that makes our havens so magical and our salt marsh sheep so delicious.
Dates and times of spring tides 2024
A tide is considered to be large when it reaches a coefficient of 100 and more. Here are the dates of the 2024 high tides on the west coast of Cotentin to prepare for your next outing walk fishing.
| APRIL Monday 8 – coef. 105/109 Tuesday 9 – coef. 112/113 Wednesday 10 – coef. 112/109 Thursday 11 – coef. 105/99 | EVER Wednesday 8 – coef. 101/101 Thursday 9 – coef. 100/97 | AUGUST Tuesday 20 – coef. 96/101 Wednesday 21 – coef. 105/107 Thursday 22 – coef. 108/107 Friday 23 – coef. 104/100 |
| SEPTEMBER Wednesday 18 – coef. 105/110 Thursday 19 – coef. 113/115 Friday 20 – coef. 114/112 Saturday 21 – coef. 107/102 | OCTOBER Wednesday 16 – coef. 95/101 Thursday 17 – coef. 107/110 Friday 18 – coef. 112/112 Saturday 19 – coef. 111/108 Sunday 20 – coef. 103/97 | NOVEMBER Friday 15 – coef. 98/101 Saturday 16 – coef. 102/102 Sunday 17 – coef. 101/98 |
Where to observe the high tides?
At high tide, take advantage of the large amplitudes to position yourself on the edge of a harbor and watch it gradually fill up.
1
The guardhouse of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay
During high tidal coefficients, the guard house finds itself surrounded by the sea. A lovely spectacle that photo enthusiasts will not fail to capture with the #cocmtourism of course !
2
The haven of Surville
It is easy to understand what a harbor is when you observe the high tides in the smallest of the harbors on the west coast of Cotentin.
3
Pointe du Becquet in Créances
Pointe du Becquet is ideal for having a beautiful view of the entire harbor of Saint-Germain-sur-Ay and the tip of the bench.
At low tide
Enjoy a fishing trip on foot
When the sea recedes into the distance it's a good time to go fishing with the family.
Themes
