Weather Engine · Riviera
Marine bulletin, Menton to Cannes.
Wind, gusts and sea state through the day for twenty anchorages and stretches of coast, and which of them look calmest. Approximate guidance to compare places — the skipper makes the call.
Calmest spots
Spots that stay out of the red all day, calmest first.
- Cap d'Ail – La MalaMenton – Monaco
- PassableBeaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
- Rade de VillefrancheBeaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
- Cap d'Antibes west – Juan-les-PinsNice – Antibes – Cannes
- Paloma / ScalettaBeaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
Sea offshore
Model values a few kilometres out, 9:00–18:00 (highest of the day). Bays can be much calmer — or rougher — than this.
Menton – Monaco
Offshore sea up to 0.7 m · swell 0.7 m from ESE, 5.0 s
Beaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
Offshore sea up to 0.7 m · swell 0.7 m from ESE, 5.0 s
Nice – Antibes – Cannes
Offshore sea up to 1.0 m · swell 0.7 m from E, 5.5 s
Spot by spot
Worst conditions in each part of the day. Sea is the estimated wave height at the spot.
| Spot | Morning 9–12 | Midday 12–15 | Afternoon 15–18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menton – Monaco | |||
| Menton (outside the Vieux Port)Open to swell from E–SSW | ModerateW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateSE 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSE 3 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Roquebrune / CabbéOpen to swell from E–SE | ModerateSW 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateS 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSE 2 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Cap Martin, west sideOpen to swell from E–ESE | CalmSW 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateS 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.4 m, swell E | ModerateSE 2 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell E |
| Cap Martin, east sideOpen to swell from E–SSW | ModerateSW 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateS 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSE 3 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE |
| Monaco (off the Rocher)Open to swell from ENE–SW | ModerateSSW 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 3 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE |
| Cap d'Ail – La MalaOpen to swell from SE–SSW | CalmNNW 2 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.1 m | CalmW 3 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.1 m | CalmESE 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.1 m |
| Beaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche | |||
| Beaulieu – Petite AfriqueOpen to swell from E–SSE | ModerateNNW 3 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateWNW 3 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 3 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Baie des FourmisOpen to swell from SE | ModerateNNW 3 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateNW 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Les FossesOpen to swell from ENE–SE | ModerateNNW 3 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell E | ModerateNW 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.6 m, swell E |
| Paloma / ScalettaOpen to swell from SE–SSW | CalmESE 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE | CalmESE 4 kn, gusts ~9Sea under 0.1 m | CalmESE 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE |
| Cap Ferrat, south sideOpen to swell from ENE–WSW | ModerateESE 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE | ModerateSE 6 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE |
| PassableOpen to swell from SSE–WSW | CalmN 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSE 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.1 m | CalmESE 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.1 m |
| Rade de VillefrancheOpen to swell from SSE–S | CalmN 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSE 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.1 m | CalmESE 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.1 m |
| Nice – Antibes – Cannes | |||
| Nice – Baie des AngesOpen to swell from ESE–SW | ModerateNNE 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell SE | ModerateSE 6 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.5 m, swell SE | ModerateSE 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell SE |
| Cap d'Antibes east – GaroupeOpen to swell from NE–SE | ModerateN 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.6 m, swell E | ModerateESE 8 kn, gusts ~13Sea ~0.7 m, swell ESE | ModerateESE 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.6 m, swell E |
| Cap d'Antibes west – Juan-les-PinsOpen to swell from S–SSW | CalmNE 5 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.1 m | CalmESE 7 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.1 m | CalmESE 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.1 m |
| Golfe JuanOpen to swell from ESE–S, SW | CalmN 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE | ModerateESE 7 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.4 m, swell SE | CalmESE 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE |
| Île Sainte-Marguerite, north sideOpen to swell from E | CalmENE 6 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell E | ModerateESE 7 kn, gusts ~12Sea ~0.4 m, swell E | CalmESE 6 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.4 m, swell E |
| Île Saint-Honorat, south sideOpen to swell from ENE, E–SW | ModerateNE 8 kn, gusts ~13Sea ~0.6 m, swell SE | ModerateE 9 kn, gusts ~13Sea ~0.7 m, swell SSE | ModerateESE 7 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.6 m, swell SE |
| Lérins channelOpen to swell from E–ESE, SW | CalmENE 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateE 8 kn, gusts ~12Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | CalmESE 6 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE |
Calmest spots
Spots that stay out of the red all day, calmest first.
- Cap d'Ail – La MalaMenton – Monaco
- PassableBeaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
- Rade de VillefrancheBeaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
- Cap d'Antibes west – Juan-les-PinsNice – Antibes – Cannes
- Golfe JuanNice – Antibes – Cannes
Sea offshore
Model values a few kilometres out, 9:00–18:00 (highest of the day). Bays can be much calmer — or rougher — than this.
Menton – Monaco
Offshore sea up to 0.6 m · swell 0.6 m from ESE, 5.3 s
Beaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche
Offshore sea up to 0.7 m · swell 0.7 m from E, 5.5 s
Nice – Antibes – Cannes
Offshore sea up to 0.8 m · swell 0.8 m from E, 5.6 s
Spot by spot
Worst conditions in each part of the day. Sea is the estimated wave height at the spot.
| Spot | Morning 9–12 | Midday 12–15 | Afternoon 15–18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menton – Monaco | |||
| Menton (outside the Vieux Port)Open to swell from E–SSW | ModerateNW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 7 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE |
| Roquebrune / CabbéOpen to swell from E–SE | ModerateN 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 7 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE |
| Cap Martin, west sideOpen to swell from E–ESE | ModerateN 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.4 m, swell E | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | CalmSW 7 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.4 m, swell E |
| Cap Martin, east sideOpen to swell from E–SSW | ModerateNNW 3 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 7 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Monaco (off the Rocher)Open to swell from ENE–SW | ModerateW 2 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Cap d'Ail – La MalaOpen to swell from SE–SSW | CalmWNW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea under 0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea under 0.1 m | CalmSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea under 0.1 m |
| Beaulieu – Cap Ferrat – Villefranche | |||
| Beaulieu – Petite AfriqueOpen to swell from E–SSE | ModerateNNW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 4 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | ModerateSW 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Baie des FourmisOpen to swell from SE | ModerateSSW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| Les FossesOpen to swell from ENE–SE | ModerateSSW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.5 m, swell E | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.5 m, swell E | ModerateSSW 4 kn, gusts ~7Sea ~0.5 m, swell E |
| Paloma / ScalettaOpen to swell from SE–SSW | CalmW 3 kn, gusts ~5Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE |
| Cap Ferrat, south sideOpen to swell from ENE–WSW | ModerateNW 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.6 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.5 m, swell ESE |
| PassableOpen to swell from SSE–WSW | CalmNNW 3 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.1 m |
| Rade de VillefrancheOpen to swell from SSE–S | CalmNNW 3 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~8Sea ~0.1 m |
| Nice – Antibes – Cannes | |||
| Nice – Baie des AngesOpen to swell from ESE–SW | ModerateN 4 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE |
| Cap d'Antibes east – GaroupeOpen to swell from NE–SE | ModerateN 4 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.6 m, swell E | ModerateSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.5 m, swell E | ModerateSSW 6 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.5 m, swell E |
| Cap d'Antibes west – Juan-les-PinsOpen to swell from S–SSW | CalmNNE 3 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.1 m | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~10Sea under 0.1 m | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~10Sea under 0.1 m |
| Golfe JuanOpen to swell from ESE–S, SW | CalmENE 2 kn, gusts ~3Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.3 m, swell SE |
| Île Sainte-Marguerite, north sideOpen to swell from E | CalmWNW 2 kn, gusts ~4Sea ~0.4 m, swell ENE | CalmSSW 5 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.3 m, swell E | CalmSSW 6 kn, gusts ~9Sea ~0.3 m, swell E |
| Île Saint-Honorat, south sideOpen to swell from ENE, E–SW | ModerateWNW 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.6 m, swell SE | ModerateSW 5 kn, gusts ~12Sea ~0.5 m, swell SE | ModerateSSW 7 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.5 m, swell SE |
| Lérins channelOpen to swell from E–ESE, SW | CalmWNW 3 kn, gusts ~6Sea ~0.4 m, swell ESE | CalmSW 5 kn, gusts ~11Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE | CalmSSW 7 kn, gusts ~10Sea ~0.3 m, swell ESE |
How to read it
Calm: sea up to 0.4 m, wind up to 12 kn, gusts up to 18 kn. Moderate: up to 0.8 m, 18 kn, gusts 25 kn. Rough: anything above, or thunderstorm risk. Each part of the day shows its worst hour.
The sea at each spot comes from the SHOM / Météo-France coastal wave model at 200 m resolution, which already accounts for bays and headlands. Wind is from the AROME model. Gusts are not published in the open marine data and are estimated as about 1.45× the mean wind. "Open to" lists the directions from which open sea reaches the spot.
Waves and wind: SHOM / Météo-France (WaveWatch III Provence-Est 200 m, AROME), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Rain and thunderstorms: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0. Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This is not a navigation forecast. Always check the official Météo-France marine bulletin and local conditions before going out.