Côte d'Azur fishing forecast
Côte d'Azur is a saltwater fishing spot in W. Mediterranean, France. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito, Common Dentex. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #405 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 27.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 9 km/h from NNE |
| Wave height | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Current | 0.18 m/s toward SW |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Depth | 727 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.21 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 38.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 2 s from SSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.18 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 7.7 °C warmer than the September average of 19.3 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Côte d'Azur
Côte d'Azur currently scores 51 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 27.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +18.6
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +12.7
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Pre-storm bite +5.0
- the classic feed before heavy weather
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-bonito, european-seabass, gilthead-seabream, bluefin-tuna, common-dentex, amberjack, black-seabream, european-pilchard
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Bite windows
Best months for Côte d'Azur:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-23, 65/100
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 727 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · rocky shore
On-site: parking
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Sarda sarda
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Dentex dentex
Best months by species at Côte d'Azur
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | ||||||||||||
| Common DentexDentex dentex |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No paid licence for recreational sea fishing. From 2026, anglers aged 16+ must register every 12 months and declare daily catches of sensitive species (e.g. European seabass) via the EU RecFishing app. Minimum sizes, gear and zone/season restrictions apply., non-residents Same RecFishing registration and reporting obligations apply to non-residents fishing recreationally in French waters.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater fishing requires a "carte de pêche" from a local AAPPMA angling association (national network at cartedepeche.fr)., non-residents Non-residents need the same "carte de pêche" (annual, holiday or daily options available).
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. French recreational fishing rules are set nationally and by EU regulations (including seabass measures and Mediterranean minimum sizes), and vary by area and season. Always verify with the Ministère de la Mer at mer.gouv.fr before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Côte d'Azur?
Anglers at Côte d'Azur target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito and Common Dentex.
When is the best time to fish Côte d'Azur?
The most productive months at Côte d'Azur are typically May, June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Côte d'Azur right now?
Côte d'Azur currently scores 51 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Côte d'Azur from shore?
Yes — Côte d'Azur is fishable from shore (rocky shore).
Is the thermocline set up at Côte d'Azur right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Côte d'Azur?
The scored point sits over roughly 727 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.