Several people walking and searching for shells on a muddy beachSeveral people are walking and searching for shells on a muddy beach. The sky is clear with a few clouds. In the background, there is a stretch of sand and a few people in the distance.
©A group of people explores a muddy beach at low tide.|Aymeric Picot
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Admire the spectacle of the high tides: you’ll love it!

With the highest tides in Europe, our destination lives to the rhythm of the tides. High tides are a remarkable time for seafarers and anglers alike. Take part in this spectacle and admire nature in its raw state!

Wooden structures partially covered with algae on a beachSeveral wooden structures, partially covered with green algae, are visible on a sandy beach. These structures appear to be remnants of human constructions, possibly piers or docks. The sky is cloudy and the water is shallow around the structures.
©These wooden structures, likely remnants of human activity, blend into the natural landscape of the beach.
Beach with boats and people at sunsetA serene beach at sunset, with boats moored near the shore and people enjoying the view. The reflections of the setting sun dance on the calm water, creating a soothing atmosphere. In the background, buildings and trees line the horizon.
©A peaceful view of the beach at sunset with moored boats.|Teddy Bear
High tides

Dates and coefficients

13rd of January : morning coefficient 95 / evening coefficient 96
14th of January : morning coefficient 97 / evening coefficient 96
15th of January : morning coefficient 94 / evening coefficient 91

10th of February: morning coefficient 97 / evening coefficient 103
11th of February: morning coefficient 107 / evening coefficient 109
12th of February: morning coefficient 110 / evening coefficient 110
13rd of February: morning coefficient 107 / evening coefficient 103

9 of March : morning coefficient 89 / evening coefficient 97
10th of March : morning coefficient 104 / evening coefficient 110
11th of March : morning coefficient 114 / evening coefficient 116
12th of March : morning coefficient 117 / evening coefficient 115
13rd of March : morning coefficient 111 / evening coefficient 106
14th of March : morning coefficient 99 / evening coefficient 90

07 of April : morning coefficient 91 / evening coefficient 99
08 of April : morning coefficient 105 / evening coefficient 109
09 of April : morning coefficient 112 / evening coefficient 113
10th of April : morning coefficient 112 / evening coefficient 109
11th of April : morning coefficient 105 / evening coefficient 99
12th of April : morning coefficient 93 / evening coefficient 85

7 of May : morning coefficient 97 / evening coefficient 99
8 of May : morning coefficient 101 / evening coefficient 101
9 of May : morning coefficient 100 / evening coefficient 97
10th of May : morning coefficient 93 / evening coefficient 89

No coefficient above 90

23rd of July : morning coefficient 92 / evening coefficient 94
24th of July : morning coefficient 95 / evening coefficient 94
25th of July : morning coefficient 93 / evening coefficient 91

20th of August : morning coefficient 96 / evening coefficient 101
22th of August : morning coefficient 105 / evening coefficient 107
23rd of August : morning coefficient 108 / evening coefficient 107
24th of August : morning coefficient 104 / evening coefficient 100
25th of August : morning coefficient 94 / evening coefficient 88

17th of September : morning coefficient 91 / evening coefficient 99
18th of September : morning coefficient 105 / evening coefficient 110
19th of September : morning coefficient 113 / evening coefficient 115
20th of September : morning coefficient 114 / evening coefficient 112
21st of September : morning coefficient 107 / evening coefficient 102
22th of September : morning coefficient 94 / evening coefficient 86

16th of October : morning coefficient 95 / evening coefficient 101
17th of October : morning coefficient 107 / evening coefficient 110
18th of October : morning coefficient 112 / evening coefficient 112
19th of October : morning coefficient 111 / evening coefficient 108
20th of October : morning coefficient 103 / evening coefficient 97

15th of November : morning coefficient 98 / evening coefficient 101
16th of November : morning coefficient 102 / evening coefficient 102
17th of November : morning coefficient 101 / evening coefficient 98
18th of November : morning coefficient 94 / evening coefficient 89

15th of December : morning coefficient 88 / evening coefficient 89
16th of December : morning coefficient 89 / evening coefficient 89

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Stone arch bridge over a river with surrounding vegetationA stone arch bridge spans a tranquil river. The bridge structure is visible with stone arches and vegetation on the sides. The sun shines through the arches, creating reflections on the water.
©A stone arch bridge spans a tranquil river, surrounded by greenery.|Teddy Bear
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Beach with boats stranded at low tideAerial view of a beach at low tide with several boats stranded on the sand. The shallow water reveals patterns of sand and mud. The sky is partly cloudy with areas of visible blue sky.
©Boats rest on the sand at low tide.|Jim Prod
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People searching for shells on a beach at low tideSeveral people are scattered across a beach at low tide, searching for shells among seaweed and rocks. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and the horizon shows a stretch of sand.
©A group of people explores the beach at low tide to find shells.|Aymeric Picot
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A family walking on the beach with tools to search for shellsA family is walking on a sandy beach. They are equipped with rakes and baskets to search for shells. The beach is expansive and the ocean stretches to the horizon. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.
©A family day at the beach to search for shells.
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