Saint-Raphaël tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 4:10 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 12:00–4:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 70 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 62 °F from the NW, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:04 am–5:28 pm 10 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 7:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:42 pm
- Best time to dive 9:20 am–12:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Saint-Raphaël there are high tides at 10:16 am (1.4 ft) and 9:55 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 4:10 am and 5:26 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:10 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 5:28 pm: 10 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 62 °F.
Fishing in Saint-Raphaël today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:29–4:29 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:40 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common two-banded seabream, white seabream, salema and dusky grouper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: annular seabream. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Saint-Raphaël, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Saint-Raphaël
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Saint-Raphaël has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and water at 70 °F, 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 Saint-Raphaël
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- Plage du Veillat 0.3 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage Beau Rivage 0.4 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
- Plage du Casino 0.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Fréjus plage 0.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Plage de Santa-Lucia 1.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Plage Fournas 1.3 mi · SE
- Port Martin 1.4 mi · SE
- Plage de la Péguière 1.4 mi · SE
- Showers
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
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 Saint-Raphaël
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Tides in Saint-Raphaël
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:10 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:16 am 1.4 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:26 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:55 pm 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 8 min to low tide at 4:10 am.
In Saint-Raphaël the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 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 (1.4 ft) and the lowest, on February 19 (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 | 7:04 am · 5:28 pm | Low tide 4:10 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:55 pm · 1.2 ft | 85% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 4:58 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 6:35 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:39 pm · 1.1 ft | 76% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:09 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 7:50 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 1.0 ft | 66% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:08 am · 5:24 pm | Low tide 6:58 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:09 am · 5:23 pm | High tide 12:56 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 8:06 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:22 pm · 0.8 ft | 43% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:11 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:23 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.7 ft | 33% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:12 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 4:59 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:27 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 1.3 ft | — | 23% | Major periods 7:34 am · 7:56 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 Port Ferréol station (TICON-4), 5.3 mi from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 5.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 69.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+5.0 °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 12:02 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), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Saint-Raphaël today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:35 am · sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:28 pm · last light 5:58 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.2 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, 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 Saint-Raphaël today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, 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 70.2 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:58 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 7:42 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 Saint-Raphaël 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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- Tombant des Sardinaux 8.7 mi
- Rocher de la Garde (les Sardinaux) 8.8 mi
- Sèche à l'Huile (les Sardinaux) 9.0 mi
- Snorkeling - sentier sous-marin 11 mi
- Trois Mats 1.0 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Aventure Sous-Marine 0.4 mi
- AquaBSD 0.5 mi
- Estérel Sea School 0.5 mi
- Club Sous l'Eau 0.8 mi
- CIP Fréjus 1.2 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 Saint-Raphaël
Now in Saint-Raphaël
- Low / high
- 57 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 1.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 43
- 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 (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 60° | 57° | 59° | 65° | 67° | 67° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NW | 6 NW | 9 NNW | 11 NNW | 4 NW | 5 SE | 3 SE | 5 NW |
| Gusts | 5 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 62° 5 NW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 NW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 9 NNW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 11 NNW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 4 NW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 5 SE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 3 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 5 NW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 67 °F | 11 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 67 °F | 13 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 60 °F | 6 mph NE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 64 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 65 °F | 9 mph NNE | 5.8 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNE | 5.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 61 °F | 10 mph NNE | 3.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 60 °F | 6 mph NNE | 5.6 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 62 °F | 4 mph N | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 64 °F | 4 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 60 °F | 11 mph ENE | 5.0 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 62 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Light showers 56° / 67° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 49° / 68° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 53° / 60° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 64° 4.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 64° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 65° 5.8 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 47° / 62° 5.0 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 on Sunday 1. 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 12:02 am (local time).
The sun in Saint-Raphaël
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:32 pm
- Civil dawn 6:35 am
- Civil dusk 5:58 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 24 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:48 pm
- Full dark 6:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,336,005 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint-Raphaël
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:46–11:46 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:12–8:12 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 Saint-Raphaël
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Quai Tabarka 1.2 mi
- Quai Paul Giraudo 3.8 mi
- Quai Pierre Raymond 3.8 mi
- Jetty 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Port de Saint-Raphaël 0.4 mi
- Port de Santa-Lucia - Bassin Nord 0.6 mi
- Port de Santa-Lucia - Bassin Sud 1.0 mi
- Côté Mer 4.6 mi
- Fuel dock 0.5 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 600 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Saint-Raphaël) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep460 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deep1,100 ft
- 164 ft deep0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 600 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. 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 600 ft and 66 ft at 1,100 ft from shore.
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
Rade d'Agay 4.9 mi east
- Light
- Light that goes dark once every 4 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Oc WR 4s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 92 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 52 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Saint-RaphaëlTides nearby
- Fréjus2.0 mi
- Théoule-sur-Mer10 mi
- Sainte-Maxime10 mi
- Mandelieu-La Napoule12 mi
- Saint-Tropez13 mi
- Cannes15 mi
- Le Cannet16 mi
- Vallauris18 mi
- La Croix-Valmer18 mi
- Juan-les-Pins20 mi
Saint-Raphaël at a glance
- Town or city of about 34,918 people. Coordinates: 43.423° N, 6.774° E.
- It is 31 mi southwest of Nice, the main place in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Nice.
- The nearest tide station, Port Ferréol, is 5.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Plage Veillat (0.3 mi), Vieux Port (0.5 mi), Fréjus Beach (0.8 mi), Plage de l'Homme Mort (2.1 mi).
Questions about Saint-RaphaëlQuestions
What time is sunset today in Saint-Raphaël?
At 5:28 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:58 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint-Raphaël?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 10:46–11:46 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 7:12–8:12 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint-Raphaël?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint-Raphaël?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the southeast. The water is 70.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Raphaël?
The best time to visit Saint-Raphaël is from June to August: highs of 77 °F to 83 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 11 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: Port Ferréol 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).