Villefranche-sur-Mer
Villefranche-sur-Mer is a town on the Côte d'Azur in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, with a population of 7,105.
Best window 10:00 – 12:00
Good (62) — best around 10:00–12:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore86
- Boat88
- Rock76
- Kayak76
- Spearfishing est.59
- Shore86
- Boat88
- Rock76
- Kayak76
- Spearfishing59est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 10 h agoBest 09:00–12:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 70 | 67 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 4–14kn ENE | 0.62–1.02m E | 0.60m · 4.2s E | 22.4° | |
| 20 Tue | 46 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–12kn ENE | 0.82–1.40m SE | 0.79m · 5.5s SSE | 22.3° | |
| 21 Wed | 24 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1–13kn W | 1.02–2.08m S | 1.06m · 5.3s S | 22.2° | |
| 22 Thu | 86 | 88 | 76 | 76 | 59 | 2–7kn NNW | 0.42–1.06m SSW | 0.62m · 5.1s SSW | 22.1° | |
| 23 Fri | 87 | 84 | 82 | 65 | 61 | 2–7kn NW | 0.26–0.86m SSW | 0.41m · 4.3s SSW | 22.0° | |
| 24 Sat | 82 | 83 | 70 | 67 | 54 | 2–9kn N | 0.34–0.96m SSW | 0.62m · 4.9s SSW | 21.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 87 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 84 | 2–7kn N | 0.22–0.72m SSW | 0.32m · 4.7s SSW | 21.7° |
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The town sits by the Rade de Villefranche, with the Port de Villefranche-sur-Mer 0.6 km away. Nearby coastal features include Pointe de Madame (1.3 km), Plage des Fourmis (1.6 km), Pointe de Pilone (1.6 km), and Plage de Passable (1.6 km). Landmarks in the area are Fort du Mont Alban (0.9 km), Parc Castel des Deux Rois (1.6 km), and the Musée et Site Archéologiques de Nice-Cimiez (3.3 km). The tide is micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.21 m.
Also known as
فيلفرانش سور مير, Villafranca, Vilafranca de Mar
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Fort du Mont Alban — castle, 0.9 km
- Parc Castel des Deux Rois — park, 1.6 km
- Musée et Site Archéologiques de Nice-Cimiez — ancient site, 3.3 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Our fishing score for Villefranche-sur-Mer on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Villefranche-sur-Mer on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 02:44 AM–04:14 AM, 09:13 AM–11:13 AM, 04:00 PM–05:30 PM, 09:35 PM–11:35 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:53 AM and 06:36 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Barely. The range here is about 0.2 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Villefranche-sur-Mer?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:53 AM and sets at 06:36 PM. The moon rises at 04:45 PM and sets at 03:29 AM.