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Plage d'Heraclée

La Croix-Valmer · Var Mediterranean

Mixed shore

Protected area notice

This spot is inside or next to a protected area. The boundary alone does not mean fishing is banned; the rules of that zone decide.

Corniche Varoise, Pelagos (Partie Francaise), Port-Cros, Port-Cros (Aire Marine Adjacente) koruma alanı sınırları içinde. Alanın kuralı ve gerekiyorsa izin kontrol edilmeli; alan sınırı tek başına avın yasak olduğu anlamına gelmez.

Satellite image of the area around Plage d'Heraclée
Satellite image Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

A ground profile built from catalogue and map data.

Not checked on site

Species in the catalogue

14

Top species here in October

A 0–100 score from season, water temperature, habitat and local records; a general trend, not a guarantee.

Sorted by the October score

Local evidence: OBIS/GBIF observation records (at this spot or nearby), regional literature and local angling sources.

The species list is not a guarantee of a catch.

Catalogue months

12 / 12 months

The source lists every month. Results depend on the species, the weather and the sea.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Getting to the ground

Facilities nearby according to map records

Facility Map record Distance
Emergency services 112 112 —

Distances follow the map record; routes and opening status can change.

Source details

The access evidence is derived from map data; actual right of way and private property were not verified on site.

Take care on site

Tide, currents, crowds of swimmers

Suggested precaution Check tide/waves and local signs; get permission at harbour facilities

Physical profile

Habitat
A6.4

Shore types

  • Sandy beach

Bottom

  • Sand
  • Rock
  • Seagrass
  • Seaweed

Depth and slope values are derived from the EMODnet raster model; they are not sonar or field measurements.

Water clarity

Month-by-month turbidity of the coastal water, from satellite measurements.

Usually in October

Clear · visibility ≈ 10.3 m

Month by month

  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D

Satellite measurement. The satellite sees about 200 m offshore; the surf zone within casting distance is usually murkier. Today’s estimate is adjusted for weather and sea when the spot forecast is opened; it is not certain.

Source: Copernicus Marine coastal ocean colour (2023–2026) and Open-Meteo.

Which bait here this month

In October the water here is usually clear

  • Gilthead seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Shrimp

    Also: Crab, Mussel, Sardine, LRF micro soft plastic

  • First: Stickbait · Colour: Clear, White

    Also: Mullet, Ispirna, Garfish, Hard minnow

  • White seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Squid

    Also: Cuttlefish, Mussel, LRF micro soft plastic, Scented soft plastic

  • Common two-banded seabream Natural first, lures also work

    First: Diopatra tube worm

    Also: Shrimp, Mud shrimp, LRF micro soft plastic, Jighead + soft worm

Species the research highlights at this spot this month; the water may differ on the day.

Water climate

Surface water temperature and dissolved oxygen, month by month.

Surface water (°C)

  1. 13.6 J
  2. 13.2 F
  3. 13.5 M
  4. 14.5 A
  5. 17.2 M
  6. 20.6 J
  7. 23.1 J
  8. 24 A
  9. 21.9 S
  10. 19.4 O
  11. 17 N
  12. 14.9 D

Oxygen (mg/L)

  1. 7.6
  2. 7.7
  3. 7.8
  4. 8
  5. 7.9
  6. 7.5
  7. 7.2
  8. 7
  9. 7
  10. 7.2
  11. 7.4
  12. 7.5

Temperature: NOAA OISST 1991–2020 satellite mean (nearest 0.25° cell to the spot). Oxygen: Copernicus 2015–2024 monthly mean.

Other grounds nearby

All fishing grounds in Var

Data quality

Data set
Mediterranean
Field check
No

Map data does not confirm a right of way. Not to be used for navigation. Before you fish, check local rules, permits and the signage on site.

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