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Buoys near La Rochelle

Country: France

Recommended Buoy

Oléron Large

Nearest buoy
59.3 km
0.1m12sNW

Other nearby buoys

Royan61.9 km
0.4m
Ile d'Yeu Nord115.2 km
1.3m

About La Rochelle

La Rochelle is located on the Atlantic coast of France. Nearby buoys allow you to track real-time swell conditions to plan your surf sessions or water activities.

Swell conditions

The La Rochelle region receives mainly west to northwest swells, generated by Atlantic depressions. Wave period and direction are key indicators for anticipating conditions.

Practical tips

  • Check the period (Tp): a long period (>12s) indicates more powerful groundswell.
  • Swell direction affects its impact on the coastline depending on shore orientation.
  • Compare data from multiple buoys to get an overview.

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Nearby Buoys

Here are the marine buoys closest to La Rochelle with their real-time data.

Oléron Large

59.3 km0.1m12.3s317° NW
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Royan

61.9 km0.4m5.8s
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Ile d'Yeu Nord

115.2 km1.3m11.2s
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CFOSAT Copernicus Cell 46.25, -2.75

130.1 km1.6m6.5s307° NW
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Noirmoutier

131.2 km1.7m12.0s272° W
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CFOSAT Copernicus Cell 45.50, -2.50

139.3 km1.4m10.0s305° NW
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CFOSAT Copernicus Cell 45.00, -2.25

167.0 km1.2m10.6s315° NW
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Cap Ferret

169.2 km1.7m11.3s294° NW
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SEM-REV - Plateau du Four

172.8 km1.2m10.2s262° W
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