Djerba / Zarzis
Gulf of Gabès (S)
Navigability index · South Coast
Flat sea
Between each wave
28°
12 km/h - gusts 12 kt
58°
Warm water
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 23 SeptToday | 0.3 mNNE | 7 ktNE · gusts 13 kt12 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Thu 24 Sept | 0.6 mNE | 10 ktENE · gusts 19 kt19 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Fri 25 Sept |
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
0.4 mNE |
6 ktENE · gusts 12 kt11 km/h |
| 🟢 Excellent |
| Sat 26 Sept | 0.4 mNNE | 13 ktN · gusts 23 kt24 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Sun 27 Sept | 0.4 mNNE | 12 ktNNE · gusts 22 kt22 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Mon 28 Sept | 0.3 mNE | 14 ktNNE · gusts 23 kt25 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Tue 29 Sept | 0.3 mE | 11 ktNE · gusts 18 kt20 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
Sea calm over South Coast (Djerba / Zarzis). Waves of 0.2 m, period 3 s, direction NNE. ENE wind at 6 kt (12 km/h), gusts to 12 kt. Excellent conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 28.8 °C.