Dordogne River Water Levels Outlook, Week of August 11, 2025

Published on Jun 22, 2025, 8:23 pm CDTUpdated on Aug 10, 2025, 8:45 pm CDT

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Dordogne levels near Bordeaux are tide-dominated and running normally, with the Libourne gauge around 4.9 ft (1.48 m) at 02:55 on August 11 local time, and the station in green status. ¹ Spring tides peak August 11 to 12, with coefficients in the mid-90s that tighten scheduling windows but do not change routes. ^5,⁴ A heat-driven, mostly dry pattern persists across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, so near-term river risk remains low. ^6,⁷

Current Conditions

Primary gauge: Libourne (La Dordogne à Libourne). 4.9 ft (1.48 m) at 02:55 on August 11, tide influence significant, vigilance green. Risk level Normal for Bordeaux to Libourne based on the live stage and status at the Libourne station, whose identity and datum are confirmed on HydroPortail. ^1,³

Seven-Day Outlook

Chart unavailable. For August 11 to 17, spring tides Monday and Tuesday show high coefficients near 93 to 95, then easing mid-week. ^5,⁴ Vigicrues lists no forecast values for Libourne at this time, which is normal except when vigilance rises. ² A hot, mostly dry forecast limits runoff, so day-to-day swings are tidal rather than river-runoff driven. Risk call for the next 7 days: Normal. ^6,⁷

Three-Week Risk Forecast

Period	Likelihood of Disruption	Confidence
Days 1 to 7	Normal	High
Days 8 to 14	Normal	Medium
Days 15 to 21	Normal	Low

On the lower Dordogne, tide windows and wind setup dominate short-term water-level swings, not basin runoff. Authorities publish flood forecasts or local bulletins when vigilance thresholds are met, per the regional framework, which is not the case now. ⁸ If you want maximum flexibility, consider a Cancel For Any Reason policy, which has time-sensitive purchase windows and reimburses only part of trip cost. ¹⁰

Cruise-Line Responses

Data unavailable.

Traveler Advice

If you are already booked, expect Normal operations on Bordeaux-area itineraries that include Libourne. Spring tides early in the week can make currents livelier and boarding windows more precise, so watch pre-departure emails for same-day pier-time notes.

If you are shopping near term, plan shore days normally. Allow a little slack around coach departures, since gangway slopes change with the tide. Pack for heat and sun, with only isolated storms possible. ^6,⁷

Looking beyond three weeks, keep expectations steady. For broad flexibility, compare policies and consider a Cancel For Any Reason upgrade soon after your first payment, since eligibility windows are strict and reimbursement is partial. ¹⁰

Methodology

We combine France's gauge services and HydroPortail station records for Libourne, SHOM-based tide predictions for Libourne and Bordeaux, and Météo-France guidance, then convert meters to feet using standard factors; API context is from Hub'Eau. ^2,^3,^4,^5,^7,⁹

Disclaimer

Forecasts beyond ten days are probabilistic and may change without notice. This information does not constitute financial or insurance advice.