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West Cotentin coast · Portbail station
Thetidesof Portbail-sur-Mer
The
tidesof Portbail-sur-Mer
High and low tide times, daily coefficient, 7-day calendar and shellfish gathering windows.
Next high tide
Today at 10:4510.56 m
Tide curve · 24 hours◆ 08:51
Today · Wednesday 20 MayBM 05:25 (1.28 m) · PM 10:45 (10.56 m) · BM 17:45 (1.95 m) · PM 23:10 (10.63 m)
Coefficient : 82 — Average tides
82
Average tides
Today's tides
▼ Low Water
05:25
1.28 m
▲ High Water
10:45
10.56 m
▼ Low Water
17:45
1.95 m
▲ High Water
23:10
10.63 m
7-day tide calendar
Shellfish gathering
Shellfish gathering
at Portbail-sur-Mer
At Portbail-sur-Mer, the rocky shores and mudflats uncover during spring tides. The golden rule: head out 30 minutes before low water and return 30 minutes after.
Shore crabs & velvet crabs
Under rocks — turn them over gently.
Cockles & clams
In the sandy and muddy areas of the estuary.
Periwinkles & limpets
On algae-covered rocks.
Brown shrimp
With a push-net along the water's edge.
Regulations: Shellfish gathering is subject to minimum catch sizes and may be temporarily prohibited. Check the current prefectural order and verify the sanitary status of fishing areas on the website of the Normandy Maritime Affairs Directorate before heading out.
Frequently asked questions about tides at Portbail-sur-Mer
Tide data provided by api-maree.fr, calculated from IFREMER / PREVIMER harmonic constituents (Creative Commons BY licence). Reference station: Portbail (49.328°N, 1.740°W). Predictions are for guidance only and do not constitute navigation assistance.