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

Published on Jun 22, 2025, 8:23 pm CDTUpdated on Aug 10, 2025, 8:32 pm CDT

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Garonne levels around Bordeaux are tide-dominated and running normally, with the Bordeaux [Pont de Pierre] gauge near 3.5 ft (1.06 m) at 02:55 on August 11 local time, green status at the station. ¹ Spring tides peak August 11 to 12, bringing larger ranges and stronger currents, which mainly affect scheduling windows rather than route plans. ^4,⁵ Travelers should confirm pier times a few days before embarkation and consider a Cancel For Any Reason upgrade if extra flexibility matters. ⁷

Current Conditions

Primary gauge: Bordeaux, Pont de Pierre [La Garonne à Bordeaux]. 3.5 ft (1.06 m) at 02:55 on August 11, normal range data unavailable. Tide influence is significant at this station, and vigilance is green with no local flood bulletin posted at this time. Risk level Normal for Bordeaux to the estuary. ^1,^8,²

Seven-Day Outlook

Chart unavailable. Expect a pronounced spring-tide cycle Monday and Tuesday, with predicted high-water heights at Pauillac roughly 17.4 to 18.5 ft (5.29 to 5.65 m) and coefficients 93 to 95, then easing mid-week. ^4,⁵ A heat-driven, mostly dry pattern limits runoff this week around Bordeaux. 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

Near Bordeaux, tides and wind setup drive short-term water-level swings, not basin runoff. Spring tides early in the period tighten scheduling windows, then a warm ridge keeps conditions steady, with authorities issuing flood forecasts only if vigilance rises per regional rules. If you want maximum flexibility, remember CFAR policies have time-sensitive purchase windows and reimburse only part of trip cost. ^8,^7,¹⁰

Traveler Advice

If you are already booked for Bordeaux-based sailings, plan on Normal operations. During spring tides, boarding or sail-away times can shift within the allowable window, so watch pre-departure emails for same-day pier timing notes. Lines handle these within routine procedures when levels are stable. ^4,⁵

If you are shopping near term, schedule tours normally, but allow a little slack around coach departures because gangway slopes change with the tide. Pack for heat and sun this week, with only isolated storms possible. ^6,⁷

Looking beyond three weeks, keep expectations steady. If you want broad flexibility, price a policy with a Cancel For Any Reason option soon after your first payment, since eligibility windows are strict and reimbursement is partial. ⁷

Methodology

We synthesize France's gauge services for Bordeaux, SHOM-based tide predictions for Pauillac and Bordeaux, and Météo-France guidance, then convert meters to feet using standard factors; station identity and API access are referenced via HydroPortail and Hub'Eau. ^2,^4,^5,^6,^3,⁹

Disclaimer

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