Water level

It will soon be possible to view the water level at La Rochelle port in real time on this page.

In the meantime, here is the estimated water level (in metres) in relation to the tidal range at La Rochelle.
Please note : According to weather situation (wind direction, atmosperical pressure…) this can vary+/- 0.30m

Coefficient 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Low waters 3,20 2,90 2,60 2,30 2,00 1,70 1,40 1,10 0,80 0,50 0,15
High waters 4,30 4,50 4,80 5,00 5,20 5,45 5,70 5,90 6,10 6,40 6,70

 

Opening the gates

Tidal basins, Vieux Port Lock opens: Lock closes:
Basin “Des Yachts”  2h30 before high waters  1h00 after high waters
Basin “Des Chalutiers”  2h00 before high waters  1h30 after high waters