La Goulette / Tunis
Gulf of Tunis
Navigability index · Gulf of Tunis
Flat sea
Between each wave
5°
≈ 2 knots - gusts 10 km/h
119°
Warm water
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 AugToday | 0.3 mNNE | 16 km/hESE · gusts 36 | 🟡 Fair |
| Tue 4 Aug | 0.3 mESE | 19 km/hSE · gusts 43 | 🟡 Fair |
| Wed 5 Aug | 0.5 m |
Specific conditions by locality on this coast
Other coastal zones
The Gulf of Tunis is a semi-enclosed sea between Cap Bon and Cap Farina, relatively sheltered from the large Mediterranean swells. Conditions are generally calmer than on the open sea, but the north-easterly wind can raise an unpleasant short, cross sea. La Goulette is the capital's main marina.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Gulf of Tunis is one of the safest areas to start sailing in Tunisia. The short sea limits large waves, but watch out for sudden north-easterly gusts in autumn.
Visibility is generally excellent (over 10 km) from May to September. In winter, haze and fog are possible, especially in the morning near the coast.
Marine weather by city
17 km/hNNE · gusts 40 |
| 🟡 Fair |
| Thu 6 Aug | 0.7 mNNW | 18 km/hNW · gusts 45 | 🟡 Fair |
| Fri 7 Aug | 0.7 mNNW | 20 km/hNW · gusts 47 | 🟡 Fair |
| Sat 8 Aug | 0.6 mNNW | 19 km/hNW · gusts 43 | 🟡 Fair |
| Sun 9 Aug | 0.4 mN | 15 km/hN · gusts 36 | 🟡 Fair |
Sea calm over Gulf of Tunis (La Goulette / Tunis). Waves of 0.1 m, period 4 s, direction N. ESE wind at 5 km/h (2 kt), gusts to 10 km/h. Excellent conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 31.2 °C.