Buoys near Nice

Nice is located on the Mediterranean coast of France. Nearby buoys allow you to track real-time swell conditions to plan your surf sessions or water activities.

Swell conditions

The Nice region receives calmer conditions, with generally shorter and less powerful swells. Wave period and direction are key indicators for anticipating conditions.

Practical tips

• Check the period (Tp): a long period (>12s) indicates more powerful groundswell.
• Swell direction affects its impact on the coastline depending on shore orientation.
• Compare data from multiple buoys to get an overview.