Even though the crossing between Corsica and the mainland is common, it’s still a tricky one. Whether you’re on a sailboat, motorboat or ferry, who hasn’t been caught by a burst of mistral during the passage?
Quick and easy, this page lets you check the marine weather from/to Marseille, Toulon or Nice to/from Ajaccio or Bastia.
👉 Also check out the page dedicated to crossing the Mediterranean.
BMS
BMS (Special Marine Bulletins) flag strong wind warnings at sea (gale, storm).
Corse
Pas de BMS en cours ni prévu
Map
Interactive map: wind, swell, rain, pressure… 6-day forecast (ECMWF 9 km) displayed with Windy.
Offshore bulletin
The “Western Mediterranean” offshore bulletin, reviewed by Météo-France with a 48-hour expert analysis. A must-read classic that lets you cross-check the map’s data.
Check the Provence (Marseille, Toulon), Ligurian (Nice, Bastia) and Corsica (Ajaccio, Bastia) zones.
Bouée météo
As a complement, you can check real-time data from the weather buoy moored off Ajaccio. It will tell you whether the current wind and sea state are calm or stormy.
Do you often get seasick on Corsica–Mainland crossings? Read our article on how to prevent seasickness.
Any questions? Let’s discuss in the comments