Nice Cote Azur fishing forecast
Nice Cote Azur is a saltwater fishing spot in Cote d Azur France, France. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Greater Amberjack, Gilthead Seabream. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #271 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 10 points above 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 | 27.2 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 9 km/h from N, gusting 17 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.1 m at 2 s |
| Current | 0.09 m/s toward SSW |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Depth | 166 m |
| Cloud cover | 6% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.18 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 38.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 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) | 0.09 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 8.0 °C warmer than the September average of 19.1 °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 Nice Cote Azur
Nice Cote Azur currently scores 65 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 27.2 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +17.9
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +11.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +10.2
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Marine heatwave -4.0
- abnormal warmth stresses the local food web
What’s biting now
The model expects today: european-seabass, atlantic-bonito, gilthead-seabream, bluefin-tuna, common-dentex, amberjack, black-seabream, european-pilchard
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Bite windows
Best months for Nice Cote Azur:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-14, 65/100
+9 points vs the same day last week
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: 166 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Seriola dumerili
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Sparus aurata
Best months by species at Nice Cote Azur
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater AmberjackSeriola dumerili | ||||||||||||
| Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata |
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 Nice Cote Azur?
Anglers at Nice Cote Azur target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Greater Amberjack and Gilthead Seabream.
When is the best time to fish Nice Cote Azur?
The most productive months at Nice Cote Azur are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Nice Cote Azur right now?
Nice Cote Azur currently scores 65 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Nice Cote Azur from shore?
Yes — Nice Cote Azur is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Nice Cote 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 Nice Cote Azur?
The scored point sits over roughly 166 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Amberjack: Taming the Reef DonkeyHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.