Bizerte / Cap Blanc
Northern Mediterranean
Navigability index · North Coast
Flat sea
Between each wave
335°
≈ 1 knots - gusts 6 km/h
108°
Warm water
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 AugToday | 0.4 mN | 16 km/hENE · gusts 32 | 🟡 Fair |
| Tue 4 Aug | 0.3 mE | 16 km/hNNE · gusts 33 | 🟡 Fair |
| Wed 5 Aug | 0.8 m |
Specific conditions by locality on this coast
Other coastal zones
Tunisia's north coast stretches from Tabarka to Cap Bon along the western Mediterranean. It is the area most exposed to north and north-westerly winds (the tramontane), which build up swell in autumn and winter, while the sea is generally calm in summer. Bizerte, Tunisia's leading fishing port, is the reference point for this zone.
Frequently asked questions
From May to September the sea is generally calm on the North Coast. From November to March Mediterranean depressions can generate waves of 2 to 4 metres. Avoid sailing when the north-westerly wind exceeds 25 km/h.
The prevailing wind in Bizerte is the north-westerly (tramontane) in winter and the thermal sea breeze (north-easterly) in summer. The southerly sirocco (chehili) can blow in summer and turn the sea rough within a few hours.
Marine weather by city
20 km/hWNW · gusts 40 |
| 🟡 Fair |
| Thu 6 Aug | 0.8 mNW | 23 km/hNW · gusts 46 | 🟡 Fair |
| Fri 7 Aug | 0.7 mNW | 26 km/hWNW · gusts 50 | 🟡 Fair |
| Sat 8 Aug | 0.8 mNW | 24 km/hWNW · gusts 46 | 🟡 Fair |
| Sun 9 Aug | 0.5 mNNW | 18 km/hNW · gusts 33 | 🟡 Fair |
Sea calm over North Coast (Bizerte / Cap Blanc). Waves of 0.2 m, period 6 s, direction NNW. ESE wind at 2 km/h (1 kt), gusts to 6 km/h. Excellent conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 29.4 °C.