With an episode of high tides underway on the Atlantic coast until April 20, the authorities are calling for vigilance, particularly during this school holiday period. High coefficients can make certain coastal areas dangerous.
With the return of the school holidays and an episode of strong tides, the authorities are calling for caution on the Atlantic coast. Since this Thursday, April 16 and until Monday, April 20, a high tide phenomenon has affected the coast, with particularly high coefficients that can make certain areas dangerous.
Precautions to take
The maritime prefecture of the Atlantic warns swimmers. The authorities insist on the need for vigilance, particularly during this school holiday period and when the weather conditions are favorable over a large part of New Aquitaine.
The spring tides are back! \u26a0\ufe0f
Expected from Thursday April 16 to Monday April 20, the Atlantic maritime prefecture calls for vigilance during your coastal and nautical activities, particularly during this school holiday period.
\ud83c\udf0a Thursday 16: coefficient 93
\ud83c\udf0a Friday… pic.twitter.com/NFMD2wQLrd— Maritime Prefecture and Chief Command ATLANT (@premar_ceclant) April 15, 2026
Emergency services also call back the essential emergency numbers: 196 to reach the regional operational surveillance and rescue centers at sea (Cross), and 112 from the beach. Finally, the authorities recommend systematically consulting the tide times before any trip onto the foreshore and identifying possible exit routes.
\ud83c\udf0a High tides are expected throughout the weekend!
At low tide, the #FishingOnFoot can be dangerous if you are not prepared.
\ud83d\udc6e\u2642\ufe0f The security and emergency forces are there to support you and intervene if necessary.
\ud83d\udc49 Adopt good reflexes. pic.twitter.com/f9wRH7Fm6k
— Ministry of the Interior (@Interieur_Gouv) April 17, 2026
The National Sea Rescue Society, for its part, reminds us of the good reflexes to adopt in the event of danger. In the event of an unexpected rising tide, it is recommended to immediately reach a high point, such as a sea wall or an elevation of land, in order to take shelter.
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