What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Plage de la Croisette?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Plage de la Croisette for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Plage de la Croisette, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Plage de la Croisette?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Plage de la Croisette Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Alpes-Maritimes, FranceEurope/Paris

Ocean View Index

92Excellent

Next tide

02:28High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

05:58 – 16:33

Local time

02:28

Plage de la Croisette in Cannes, a fine-sand stretch beside the Palais des Festivals, lined with palm trees and luxury hotels.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:19

Reference time: local noon · 12:16 (Europe/Paris)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
88.5
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
90.7
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
89.7
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 25

Overcast

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3.8 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

20°14°

2.2 m/s

TueOct 27

Light Rain

22°14°

2.1 m/s

0.1mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

22°15°

1.9 m/s

0.1mm

ThuOct 29

Partly Cloudy

22°13°

0.8 m/s

FriOct 30

Partly Cloudy

20°13°

1.2 m/s

SatOct 31

Fog

19°13°

1.2 m/s

Visibility: 37 km·Cloud: 60%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Mon: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
02:28	High	1.58 m
09:28	Low	-1.30 m
15:28	High	1.15 m
21:28	Low	-1.37 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

90Excellent35PoorView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

02:28

1.58 m

Low Tide

09:28

-1.30 m

High Tide

15:28

1.15 m

Low Tide

21:28

-1.37 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Plage de la Croisette.

26 km away

Promenade des Anglais

Alpes-Maritimes, France

47 km away

Pampelonne Beach

Var, France

221 km away

Monterosso Beach

Liguria, Italy

341 km away

Costa Smeralda

Sardinia, Italy

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Plage de la Croisette?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Plage de la Croisette for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Plage de la Croisette, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Plage de la Croisette?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 43.5500°, 7.0170°
Timezone: Europe/Paris
Region & Country: Alpes-Maritimes, France

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS