Big tides
Big tides 2026 in France
Check the dates, coefficients, and schedules for the next big tides along the coast.
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About spring tides
Spring tides correspond to periods when the coefficient exceeds 90. The gap between low and high tide is then larger than usual, exposing more of the shoreline. The strongest tidal ranges are typically observed along the English Channel, Brittany, and the northern Atlantic coast. Use the dates below to quickly identify the next favorable periods.
Big-tides calendar 2026
January 2026
- 95Sunday, January 04, 2026Tuesday, January 06, 2026
February 2026
- 97Monday, February 02, 2026Thursday, February 05, 2026
- 97Thursday, February 19, 2026Saturday, February 21, 2026
March 2026
- 98Tuesday, March 03, 2026Friday, March 06, 2026
- 103Thursday, March 19, 2026Monday, March 23, 2026
April 2026
- 93Thursday, April 02, 2026Saturday, April 04, 2026
- 103Friday, April 17, 2026Monday, April 20, 2026
May 2026
- 98Saturday, May 16, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026
June 2026
- 95Monday, June 15, 2026Wednesday, June 17, 2026
July 2026
- 97Wednesday, July 15, 2026Friday, July 17, 2026
August 2026
- 102Wednesday, August 12, 2026Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 92Sunday, August 30, 2026Monday, August 31, 2026
September 2026
- 102Thursday, September 10, 2026Monday, September 14, 2026
- 98Sunday, September 27, 2026Wednesday, September 30, 2026
October 2026
- 96Saturday, October 10, 2026Monday, October 12, 2026
- 99Monday, October 26, 2026Thursday, October 29, 2026
November 2026
- 97Tuesday, November 24, 2026Friday, November 27, 2026
December 2026
- 99Thursday, December 24, 2026Sunday, December 27, 2026
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Understanding spring tides
What is a big tide?+
A big tide occurs when the coefficient exceeds 90.
Why do spring tides happen near the equinoxes?+
The strongest coefficients appear when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align.
These configurations occur mainly around the equinoxes.
Where are the strongest tidal ranges in France?+
The largest tidal ranges are generally observed in:
- the English Channel
- Brittany
- the northern Atlantic coast
About the displayed data+
Times, heights, and coefficients shown on this site are provided for information only.
They are not official and do not replace data published by the competent authorities.
