La Goulette / Tunis
Gulf of Tunis
Navigability index · Gulf of Tunis
Indicative only: the same bulletin reads differently in a fishing boat, a cruising yacht or on a kite. It does not replace the official bulletin or your own judgement on site.
Small boat: waves, gusts and short chop all count.
Sailboat or motor cruiser: a gale sets the limit.
You need wind, but steady. Check it isn't blowing offshore: it would carry you out to sea.
Calm sea
Between each wave
329°
14 km/h - gusts 17 kt
298°
Temperate water
Mostly swell: long, regular waves from offshore, more comfortable than their height suggests.
48h evolution
| Day | Max waves | Max wind | Navigability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 NovToday | 0.5 mNNW | 10 ktW · gusts 22 kt18 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Sat 14 Nov | 0.4 mNNW | 5 ktSSW · gusts 12 kt10 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Sun 15 Nov | 0.2 mNNW | 6 ktW · gusts 13 kt11 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Mon 16 Nov | 0.1 mNNW | 6 ktW · gusts 14 kt12 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Tue 17 Nov | 0.1 mNNW | 3 ktSSW · gusts 7 kt5 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
| Wed 18 Nov | 0.9 mNW | 7 ktWSW · gusts 17 kt13 km/h | 🟡 Fair |
| Thu 19 Nov | 0.6 mNNW | 6 ktWSW · gusts 13 kt10 km/h | 🟢 Excellent |
Index computed over daytime, 6 am to 6 pm: a night-time gust no longer downgrades the whole day. Waves and wind shown: 24-hour maxima.
Sea slight over Gulf of Tunis (La Goulette / Tunis). Waves of 0.5 m, period 4 s, direction NNW. WNW wind at 7 kt (14 km/h), gusts to 17 kt. Fair conditions for sailing. Water temperature: 21.5 °C.
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.