La Ciotat tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 10:06 am (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–5:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 69 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the west
- Wind · air 5 mph · 64 °F from the ENE, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 7:08 am–5:34 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:48 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in La Ciotat there are high tides at 10:06 am (1.2 ft) and 9:46 pm (1.0 ft) and low tides at 3:59 am and 5:26 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:06 am. The sun rises at 7:08 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph). Clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in La Ciotat today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:34–4:34 pm
- Sunset at 5:34 pm, golden hour from 4:53 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, dusky grouper, white seabream and salema. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in La Ciotat, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in La Ciotat
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Water at 69 °F (cool)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 69 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand
La Ciotat has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, though with cool air.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near La Ciotat
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- Plage Calanque du Grand Mugel 0.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Calanque de Figuerolles 0.7 mi · SW
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage Calanque du Petit Mugel 0.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage des Capucins 0.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- No dogs
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage Canine 0.8 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Plage Cyrnos 1.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- No dogs
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- La plage de Saint-Pierre 1.1 mi · SE
- Grande plage 1.3 mi · NE
- Restrooms
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the French Ministry of Health (baignades.sante.gouv.fr).
Webcams near La Ciotat
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Tides in La Ciotat
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:59 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:06 am 1.2 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:26 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:46 pm 1.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 5 min to high tide at 10:06 am.
In La Ciotat the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.8 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on November 27 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (0.1 ft).
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:08 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:06 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:46 pm · 1.0 ft | 85% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:32 pm | Low tide 4:48 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:57 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 0.9 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:07 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:11 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 5:43 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:49 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 0.8 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 6:45 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 12:40 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:02 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 10:16 pm · 0.6 ft | 43% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:15 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:01 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:14 pm · 0.5 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:16 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 10:14 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.5 ft | 23% | Major periods 7:38 am · 8:01 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Marseille station (UHSLC, TICON-4), 15 mi from La Ciotat. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at La Ciotat
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.9 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:01 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Studies on Risks Environment Mobility and Urban Planning - Technical directorate Risks waters and sea (Plouzane), Marseille/FOS Large Seaport, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in La Ciotat today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:39 am · sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 5:34 pm · last light 6:03 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 68.7 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in La Ciotat today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 3 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 68.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:03 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In La Ciotat the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Calanque de Figuerolles 0.7 mi
- Émergence du Bestouan 4.5 mi
- Exsurgence de Port-Miou 5.1 mi
- Les Canons 7.8 mi
- Grotte de la Triperie 8.0 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Parc national des Calanques (cœur) 9.9 mi
- Anaya Plongée 0.1 mi
- Eden Dive 0.2 mi
- Eden Dive Shop 0.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in La Ciotat
Now in La Ciotat
- Low / high
- 62 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 64° | 65° | 63° | 63° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 7 E | 5 NE | 3 ENE | 5 WSW | 8 W | 6 W | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 63° 5 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 63° 3 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 5 WSW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 8 W 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 6 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 5 NE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 6 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 5 NNE 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 62 / 66 °F | 8 mph N | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 67 °F | 13 mph E | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 64 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 63 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 54 °F | 12 mph N | 3.3 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 65 °F | 7 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 64 °F | 8 mph ENE | 4.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 63 °F | 5 mph E | 4.4 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 7 mph E | 4.9 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 63 °F | 8 mph E | 3.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 65 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 63 °F | 15 mph ESE | 5.2 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 66 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 62° / 67° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 54° / 67° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 53° / 64° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 63° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Rain 44° / 54° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 51° / 65° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 51° / 64° 4.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (66 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:01 am (local time).
The sun in La Ciotat
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:06 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:03 pm
- Solar noon 12:21 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:53 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,926 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in La Ciotat
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:50–11:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:18–8:18 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in La Ciotat
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Baromètre 0.1 mi
- PQ2 Pêcheurs 0.1 mi
- Panne 800 0.1 mi
- Panne 900 0.1 mi
- PQ2 Plaisance 0.1 mi
- SN 100 0.1 mi
- Digue Ouest 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Port de Cassis 4.4 mi
- Port de Saint Jean 1.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 260 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1,300 ft.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from La Ciotat) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep210 ft
- 33 ft deep260 ft
- 66 ft deep360 ft
- 164 ft deep1,300 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 54 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 260 ft and 66 ft at 360 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Cassis Lighthouse 4.4 mi northwest
- Light
- Green light that goes dark twice every 6 s · Oc(2) G 6s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near La CiotatTides nearby
- Ceyreste3.0 mi
- Cassis4.4 mi
- Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer4.9 mi
- Bandol7.5 mi
- Sormiou9.7 mi
- Les Baumettes10 mi
- Sanary-sur-Mer11 mi
- Mazargues12 mi
- Sainte-Marguerite12 mi
- Sainte-Anne12 mi
La Ciotat at a glance
- Town or city of about 33,113 people. Coordinates: 43.175° N, 5.604° E.
- It is 91 mi southwest of Nice, the main place in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 8 min later than in Nice.
- The nearest tide station, Marseille, is 15 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Vieux et Chantiers Navals de La Ciotat (0.4 mi), La Grande Plage (1.1 mi), Port des Lecques (3.9 mi), Plage du Bestouan (4.5 mi).
Questions about La CiotatQuestions
What time is sunset today in La Ciotat?
At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:03 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in La Ciotat?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:07 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 10:50–11:50 am, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 7:18–8:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in La Ciotat?
Overcast, from 62 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in La Ciotat?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the west. The water is 68.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit La Ciotat?
The best time to visit La Ciotat is from May to August: highs of 73 °F to 85 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Marseille (UHSLC) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).