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Tides in Channel & Normandy
The whole Channel & Normandy coast: 285 towns and 121 beaches, with times, coefficient and spring tides.
The Normandy coast, from the Bay of the Somme to Mont-Saint-Michel, has a strong tidal range: over 7–8 m at springs in the Bay of the Seine. At low water, vast sandy flats are exposed : perfect for foraging at Cabourg, Ouistreham or along the Côte de Nacre.
Today's coefficient97
Next spring tideSaturday 29 August · coef. 97
Sea temperature~ 19 °C (August)
Spots to see
- Étretaticonic cliffs
- Deauvillegrand Normandy beach
- Honfleurport at the Seine estuary
- Ouistrehamforaging and harbour
All towns
Calvados
Eure
Manche
Seine-Maritime
Somme
FAQ
What is the tidal range in Normandy?
At springs the range reaches 7–8 m in the Bay of the Seine, more towards Mont-Saint-Michel. At neaps it drops to around 3 m.
Where to go foraging in Normandy?
Big coefficients (> 90) expose the flats of the Côte de Nacre and the Cotentin. Always check the low-water time and when the tide turns.