Djerba / Zarzis
Gulf of Gabès (S)
Navigability index · South Coast
Flat sea
Between each wave
129°
≈ 4 knots - gusts 16 km/h
177°
Warm water
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 AugToday | 0.3 mE | 17 km/hSE · gusts 31 | 🟡 Fair |
| Tue 4 Aug | 0.3 mESE | 18 km/hESE · gusts 34 | 🟡 Fair |
| Wed 5 Aug | 0.4 m |
Specific conditions by locality on this coast
Other coastal zones
Tunisia's south coast, from the Gulf of Gabès to the Libyan border, is the warmest and calmest area in the country. The sea here is shallow (less than 50 m), which warms it quickly in summer (up to 29°C at Djerba) but also makes it rougher under southerly winds (ghibli).
Frequently asked questions
The sea at Djerba is the warmest in Tunisia: 24-26°C in June, 27-29°C in July-August, still 24°C in October. In winter it drops to 14-16°C. The sea is swimmable from May to November.
Yes. The ghibli (a hot south-westerly wind) can reach 60-70 km/h at Zarzis and raise waves of 2 to 3 metres within a few hours despite an initially calm sea.
Marine weather by city
23 km/hESE · gusts 43 |
| 🟡 Fair |
| Thu 6 Aug | 0.8 mNE | 25 km/hNE · gusts 48 | 🟡 Fair |
| Fri 7 Aug | 0.4 mNNE | 16 km/hNE · gusts 30 | 🟡 Fair |
| Sat 8 Aug | 0.2 mNNE | 13 km/hNE · gusts 24 | 🟢 Excellent |
| Sun 9 Aug | 0.2 mNNE | 14 km/hNE · gusts 25 | 🟢 Excellent |
Sea calm over South Coast (Djerba / Zarzis). Waves of 0.2 m, period 3 s, direction SE. S wind at 8 km/h (4 kt), gusts to 16 km/h. Excellent conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 31.0 °C.