High tides, great caution. Strong tidal coefficients are expected from Saturday until Monday on the Channel and North Sea coasts. If the show is worth a look, the authorities point out a few gestures of caution.
The episode of high tides will be at its peak on Sunday and Monday, with coefficients that can reach 105. Traditionally, many walkers and fishermen on foot come to enjoy the beaches even larger than usual, the sea withdrawing almost at a loss. of sight.
“A few minutes can sometimes be enough”
But the risk is not negligible of being isolated at rising tide during these episodes. “A few minutes can sometimes be enough,” says the maritime prefecture. Indeed, the higher the tidal coefficients, the greater the “difference between the height of the high tide and that of the low tide” is important, insists the prefecture. Add to that “greater seawater mixing”, “faster upwelling” and stronger currents.
If you follow the precautionary advice, everything should be fine. Be well informed about the tide times, do not go alone, take your fully charged phone and keep a visual landmark on the coast.