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Grande Plage La Ciotat Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.6m
surging
Wind
3kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Best forE-Foil

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Is Grande Plage La Ciotat good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Grande Plage La Ciotat: Poor for surfing — 41/100 for beginner level. Wind 3 kn S · Waves 0.6 m, 2 s · Tide -0.4–-0.6 m. Best window around 03:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Grande Plage La Ciotat: 0.6m waves with light onshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 26°C / 78°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
10/100Don't Bother
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
10
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 41 · 03
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 10
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
surging
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
2s
Water
26°C
Swell
NE 32°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
34
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 38 · 09
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Conditions
What's driving the 34
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
8kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
25°C
Swell
N 11°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Don't Bother
18
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 39 · 00
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 18
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.2m
surging
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
falling
Period
3s
Water
26°C
Swell
E 96°
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03 · Location

In context.

A 500 m, narrow, fine-sand beach on a SSE-facing bay, popular with families for swimming and, from its southern end, with kitesurfers and windsurfers year-round — an FFVL-approved spot for confirmed riders, best in SE Marin winds of 20-25 knots. Dogs are not permitted and it is non-smoking; the kite zone sits at the south end, away from the surf-school zone near the jetty. Lifeguards staff posts 1 Jul-31 Aug, 09:00-19:00; SNSM gives 24/7 sea-rescue cover.

Spec sheet
Coords
43.1866°N, 5.6234°E
Facing
S
Nearest
La Ciotat
Swell now
SW 247°
Wind now
S 195°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Grande Plage La Ciotat today?

Wind at Grande Plage La Ciotat today: 3 kn S (gusting 11 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Grande Plage La Ciotat today?

Waves at Grande Plage La Ciotat today: 0.6 m, 2 s period from SW, surging character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Grande Plage La Ciotat suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Grande Plage La Ciotat scores 70/100 today for paddleboarding — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Grande Plage La Ciotat?

Grande Plage La Ciotat is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Grande Plage La Ciotat?

Grande Plage La Ciotat is a coastal location near La Ciotat in France. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Grande Plage La Ciotat?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Grande Plage La Ciotat, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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