Nice marine weather forecast
Nice (FRNCE) is a port in France at 43°42.0′N 7°16.0′E. Today (Sep 18): E wind 3–6 kn, waves 0.9–1.1 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 43°42.0′N 7°16.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | FRNCE |
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| Harbor size | Small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Excellent |
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| Channel depth | 6 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 13 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Tugs | Assistance available |
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| Supplies | Fuel oil, diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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10-day marine forecast — Nice
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| E 3–6 kn | 16 kn | 0.9–1.1 m |
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| NE 2–8 kn | 19 kn | 0.3–0.8 m |
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| NNW 2–5 kn | 14 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| ENE 2–6 kn | 15 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NNE 1–7 kn | 9 kn | 0.2–0.6 m |
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| NE 3–6 kn | 8 kn | 0.8–1.0 m |
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| WSW 2–5 kn | 7 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| E 9–9 kn | 20 kn | 0.9–0.9 m |
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| ESE 7–7 kn | 18 kn | 0.6–0.6 m |
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| SSE 6–6 kn | 17 kn | 0.5–0.5 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 9 kn on Sep 25. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.1 m on Sep 18. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Nice right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-18 12z: E wind 3–6 kn, waves 0.9–1.1 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Nice?
Nice is classed as a small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with excellent shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Nice?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 6 m and anchorage depths run about 13 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.