Villefranche-sur-Saône (FRVSS) — marine weather & port guide
Villefranche-sur-Saône is a port in France at 43°42.0′N 7°19.0′E. Today (Aug 3): ESE wind 3–9 kn, waves 0.3–0.5 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 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°19.0′E |
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| UN/LOCODE | FRVSS |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Shelter | Good |
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| Channel depth | 5 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
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10-day marine forecast — Villefranche-sur-Saône
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| ESE 3–9 kn | 21 kn | 0.3–0.5 m |
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| ENE 4–12 kn | 26 kn | 0.4–0.8 m |
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| SW 2–6 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| NE 2–6 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.3 m |
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| ENE 2–7 kn | 9 kn | 0.4–0.8 m |
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| WNW 3–8 kn | 10 kn | 0.5–0.6 m |
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| NE 1–5 kn | 6 kn | 0.3–0.3 m |
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| SE 6–6 kn | 16 kn | 0.1–0.1 m |
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| SSE 5–5 kn | 17 kn | 0.2–0.2 m |
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| SSE 7–7 kn | 19 kn | 0.2–0.2 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.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Villefranche-sur-Saône right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: ESE wind 3–9 kn, waves 0.3–0.5 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Villefranche-sur-Saône is classed as a very small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor), with good shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 5 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.