High tide & Low tide

This natural phenomena is the result of the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun on the ocean.

As for the coefficients, they change from 20 to 120, to indicate the strength of the tide, and the depth of the water.

team low tide

There is no water at the beach when you arrive and the bay seems infinite ? this is low tide and the beaches become an infinite playground!

By following the small canals, you can fish on foot and go in search of clams, shells and crabs!

TEAM high tide

The water extends as far as the eye can see..

Then embank from the pier by boat or catamaran from the oyster port to admire the preserved beauties of the Arcachon Bay like « l’île aux Oiseaux » and his famous « cabanes tchanquées », oyster port in the heart of the bay , la presqu’île du Cap-Ferret and oyster farming villages, the waterfront of Arcachon … unforgettable walks !

The high tide is an opportunity for you to alternate between swimming, ice cream tasting with your feet in the water and strolling around the city!