Sfax / Mahdia
Gulf of Gabès (N)
Navigability index · East Coast
Flat sea
Between each wave
52°
12 km/h - gusts 19 kt
81°
Warm water
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 23 SeptToday | 0.3 mNE | 6 ktNE · gusts 20 kt12 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Thu 24 Sept | 0.6 mENE | 8 ktENE · gusts 19 kt15 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Fri 25 Sept |
Specific conditions by locality on this coast
Other coastal zones
Tunisia's east coast, from Cap Bon to Sfax, runs along the northern Gulf of Gabès. It is the country's longest coast, home to the major seaside resorts (Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir) and leading fishing ports (Mahdia, Sfax). This zone is relatively sheltered from westerly winds but exposed to the north-easterly (grigale) and south-easterly (sirocco) winds.
Frequently asked questions
Generally no. The East Coast is one of the calmest in the Mediterranean. Waves rarely exceed 1.5 m except during strong north-easterly wind episodes. The beach season runs from May to October.
The shallow waters of the Gulf of Gabès and runoff from wadis after rain sometimes colour the sea. This is a natural and temporary phenomenon.
Marine weather by city
0.5 mESE |
6 ktESE · gusts 15 kt11 km/h |
| 🟡 Fair |
| Sat 26 Sept | 0.3 mE | 9 ktN · gusts 22 kt17 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Sun 27 Sept | 0.3 mENE | 9 ktN · gusts 21 kt17 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Mon 28 Sept | 0.4 mENE | 10 ktNNE · gusts 19 kt19 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Tue 29 Sept | 0.5 mSE | 9 ktNE · gusts 17 kt16 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
Sea calm over East Coast (Sfax / Mahdia). Waves of 0.2 m, period 3 s, direction NE. E wind at 6 kt (12 km/h), gusts to 19 kt. Excellent conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 28.7 °C.