Cap d'Antibes Snorkeling Conditions & Report
France · Live forecast, updated hourly · All times in CEST
⚠️ Marginal conditions in Cap d'Antibes
No clearly calm window is forecast in the next 72 hours. Check the hourly table below for the best available period.
Forecast Summary
Over the next 12 hours (from Thu 03:00 to Thu 14:00), snorkeling conditions will vary across excellent, good, fair and poor periods. Overall, there are 0 excellent, 0 good, 4 fair, and 8 poor hours.
Daily outlook
- Thursday: 4× fair (04:00–07:00), 8× poor
Snorkeling in Cap d'Antibes
Riviera headland with rocky snorkeling trails and clear blue water.
This page tracks live snorkeling conditions in Cap d'Antibes, France — wave height, wind speed, sea temperature, tides and currents — and scores every daylight hour over the next 72 hours so you can pick the calmest, clearest window to get in the water.
Best time to snorkel: mornings are usually calmest here, before wind and waves build through the afternoon. Aim for daylight within about an hour of high tide, when currents are slack and visibility is highest. Across the year, the best months for snorkeling in Cap d'Antibes are typically June. Recent sea temperature has averaged about 23°C.
New to this? Read our guides on the best time to snorkel and water temperature for snorkeling.
Snorkel Score (next 24h)
Snorkel Score (next 72h)
Recent Average Conditions
- Wave height: 0.3 m
- Wind speed: 9.2 m/s
- Sea temperature: 22.6 °C
Seasonal Snorkeling Trends
Best months for snorkeling: June
Sea Temperature Over the Year
Sea surface temperature in Cap d'Antibes ranges from about 22.6°C in June to 22.6°C in June. The water is warmest in late summer and coolest in winter.
Full Cap d'Antibes sea temperature analysis →
Cap d'Antibes snorkeling FAQs
Can you snorkel in Cap d'Antibes today?
Conditions look marginal — no clearly safe window is forecast in the next 72 hours. Use the hourly table to find the calmest period.
What is the best time of day to snorkel in Cap d'Antibes?
Mornings are usually best — winds and waves tend to build through the afternoon. Aim for daylight hours within about an hour of high tide, when currents are slack and visibility is highest.
What is the best tide for snorkeling?
High tide, within roughly 72 minutes of the peak (slack water), gives the clearest, calmest conditions. We highlight the next high tides above so you can plan around them.
Is the water warm enough to snorkel in Cap d'Antibes?
Sea temperature has recently averaged about 23°C. Most snorkelers are comfortable from 20–30°C; below that, wear a wetsuit or rash guard. The best months here are typically June.
Condition Trends (next 24h)
Condition Trends (next 72h)
72-Hour Forecast Overview
How We Calculate Conditions
We consider snorkeling conditions to be ideal when all of the following criteria, fetched from the Open-Meteo API, are met during daylight hours (between sunrise and sunset):
- Wave height is less than 0.36 meters.
- Wind speed is below 5.4 meters/second.
- Sea surface temperature is between 20.6°C and 30.4°C.
- Within ±72 min of high tide and currents ≤ 0.36 m/s.
Detailed hourly conditions — full 72-hour table
| Time | Wave Height (m) | Wind Speed (m/s) | Sea Temp (°C) | Tide Height (m) | Current (m/s) | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 03:00 | 0.18 | 2.30 | 23.30 | -0.59 | 0.60 | 0.00 | poor |
| Thu 04:00 | 0.16 | 1.30 | 23.30 | -0.61 | 0.80 | 0.68 | fair |
| Thu 05:00 | 0.16 | 1.60 | 23.30 | -0.59 | 0.70 | 0.66 | fair |
| Thu 06:00 | 0.14 | 0.80 | 23.30 | -0.56 | 0.70 | 0.75 | fair |
| Thu 07:00 | 0.14 | 3.30 | 23.40 | -0.53 | 0.70 | 0.56 | fair |
| Thu 08:00 | 0.12 | 7.70 | 23.60 | -0.51 | 0.70 | 0.24 | poor |
| Thu 09:00 | 0.12 | 9.70 | 23.70 | -0.51 | 0.70 | 0.08 | poor |
| Thu 10:00 | 0.12 | 11.20 | 23.90 | -0.52 | 0.80 | 0.00 | poor |
| Thu 11:00 | 0.08 | 11.50 | 23.90 | -0.55 | 0.60 | 0.00 | poor |
| Thu 12:00 | 0.08 | 10.90 | 24.00 | -0.58 | 0.60 | 0.00 | poor |
| Thu 13:00 | 0.08 | 10.20 | 24.10 | -0.62 | 0.50 | 0.05 | poor |
| Thu 14:00 | 0.08 | 9.90 | 24.30 | -0.65 | 0.40 | 0.07 | poor |