Mediterranean
Western Med Eddies with Weather Intelligence
Track mesoscale eddies in the Western Mediterranean — from the Alboran Sea to the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Find bluefin tuna, swordfish, and albacore along productive eddy edges.
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The Western Mediterranean: Eddy-Rich Tuna Waters
The Western Mediterranean generates powerful mesoscale eddies from the Algerian Current, Alboran Gyres, and complex bathymetry around its islands and straits. These eddies are key feeding grounds for Atlantic bluefin tuna during their annual spawning migration, concentrating baitfish and plankton along thermal boundaries that attract apex predators.
Target species include Atlantic bluefin tuna, swordfish, albacore, yellowfin tuna, amberjack, and bonito. Key departure ports span Mallorca, Barcelona, Sardinia, Sicily, and Marseille. Peak eddy fishing season runs from May through October, with bluefin tuna at their most active during the June-July spawning period.
EddyCast brings satellite-derived eddy tracking to Mediterranean anglers — combining real-time eddy detection with weather intelligence so you can find the most productive thermal boundaries and plan safe offshore trips across the Western Med.
Mediterranean Features
Purpose-built tools for tracking Western Mediterranean eddies and weather.
Algerian Current Eddy Detection
Track eddies shed by the Algerian Current as it flows along the North African coast. These mesoscale features create productive thermal boundaries that concentrate baitfish and attract bluefin tuna and swordfish.
Bluefin Spawning Migration Tracking
Monitor eddy positions during the critical June-July bluefin tuna spawning migration. Identify where spawning aggregations intersect with productive eddy edges for peak fishing opportunities.
Mediterranean Weather Integration
Eddy tracking overlaid with real-time Mediterranean weather data including Mistral and Tramontane wind events. GO, CAUTION, and AVOID ratings help you plan safe windows to fish productive eddy edges.
Multi-Basin Coverage (Alboran, Balearic, Tyrrhenian)
Full coverage across the Western Mediterranean — from the Alboran Sea and Strait of Gibraltar through the Balearic Sea, around Sardinia, and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Track eddies across multiple interconnected basins.
EddyCast Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your fishing schedule.
- Fishing Score per eddy (/100)
- GO/CAUTION/AVOID weather rating
- SST map with thermal gradients
- Target species & tactics
- Unlimited eddy forecasts
- "Best Day" recommendations
- Per-eddy detail & coordinates
- "Where to Fish" guidance
- Priority support
- Everything in Monthly
- Save 42% vs monthly
- Multi-region access
- Regional "Top Pick" highlights
- Early feature access
Mediterranean EddyCast FAQ
What makes the Mediterranean important for eddy fishing?
The Western Mediterranean is one of the most important spawning and feeding grounds for Atlantic bluefin tuna. Eddies generated by the Algerian Current and Alboran Gyres concentrate baitfish along thermal boundaries, creating prime ambush points for bluefin, swordfish, and albacore. These eddy edges are where the most productive offshore fishing occurs.
What is the best season for Mediterranean eddy fishing?
The prime season for Mediterranean eddy fishing runs from May through October. Bluefin tuna peak during their spawning migration in June and July, when they concentrate near productive eddy edges in the Balearic Sea and around Sardinia. Swordfish and albacore are available throughout the broader May-October window.
What generates eddies in the Mediterranean?
Mediterranean eddies are generated by several mechanisms: the Algerian Current flowing along the North African coast, exchange flows through the Strait of Gibraltar creating the Alboran Gyres, and complex bathymetry around the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and Sicily. These features produce mesoscale eddies that persist for weeks to months.
Does EddyCast coverage include the full Mediterranean?
EddyCast currently covers the Western Mediterranean, from the Alboran Sea and Strait of Gibraltar east through the Balearic Sea, Sardinia, and into the Tyrrhenian Sea. This region contains the most productive eddy-generating currents and the key bluefin tuna spawning grounds.
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