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Beach Weather Today in Plage des Catalans

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 19kmh from the East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Plage des Catalans faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:31 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Plage des Catalans

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

PLAGE DES CATALANS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 17° 19° 21° 18° 17°
16% 6% 2% 15% 17% 50% 12% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 19° 18°
15% 38% 12% 13% 12% 17% 11% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 20° 23° 22° 19°
9% 9% 11% 16% 12% 3% 0% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 16° 18° 18° 18° 17°
11% 9% 18% 32% 82% 77% 46% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 18° 19° 21° 22° 21° 17°
13% 30% 19% 84% 15% 8% 15% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 16°
80% 78% 48% 66% 47% 53% 54% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18°
62% 78% 41% 59% 64% 17% 6% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0s 4.2s 4.8s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.6s 3.7s
Mon 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
3.6s 3.5s 3.3s 3.3s 3.9s 2.6s 3.5s 3.3s
Tue 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
3.2s 3.1s 3.0s 2.9s 3.0s 3.6s 3.4s 3.3s
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
3.3s 5.0s 5.5s 6.8s 6.7s 6.4s 6.2s 7.3s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
40
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
7.2s 7.6s 7.6s 7.3s 6.9s 6.6s 6.7s 7.3s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
7.1s 7.4s 7.5s 7.2s 6.9s 6.7s 5.9s 5.6s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
5.3s 5.1s 4.7s 6.7s 6.5s 4.4s 5.7s 5.3s
Sun 26th April
6:08 AM 12:43 PM 6:47 PM
0.53 0.33 0.43
Mon 27th April
12:02 AM 6:53 AM 1:24 PM 7:28 PM
0.32 0.52 0.31 0.45
Tue 28th April
1:00 AM 7:24 AM 1:59 PM 7:58 PM
0.32 0.52 0.30 0.47
Wed 29th April
1:54 AM 7:48 AM 2:31 PM 8:26 PM
0.32 0.51 0.29 0.50
Thu 30th April
2:44 AM 8:10 AM 3:01 PM 8:54 PM
0.32 0.51 0.29 0.51
Fri 1st May
3:29 AM 8:34 AM 3:29 PM 9:25 PM
0.33 0.50 0.29 0.53
Sat 2nd May
4:11 AM 9:02 AM 3:56 PM 9:58 PM
0.34 0.49 0.29 0.54
Sun 26th April
19°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
16%
Mon 27th April
19°
0.0mm
8kmh S
16%
Tue 28th April
23°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
7%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.3mm
14kmh S
40%
Thu 30th April
22°
0.2mm
32kmh SE
29%
Fri 1st May
18°
0.0mm
4kmh WNW
58%
Sat 2nd May
19°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
41%
Sun 3rd May
19°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
0%
Mon 4th May
19°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
6%
Tue 5th May
19°
0.0mm
11kmh SSE
12%
Wed 6th May
20°
0.0mm
13kmh SSE
6%
Thu 7th May
20°
1.3mm
14kmh SSE
35%
Fri 8th May
18°
0.2mm
57kmh NW
20%
Sat 9th May
19°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
14%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Plage des Catalans

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 21%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Plage des Catalans don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Plage des Catalans, Marseille, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France

Taking a holiday at the beach in Plage des Catalans, Marseille is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty and charm of the Cote d'Azur on the French Riviera. Marseille, France's second-largest city, boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning coastline. Plage des Catalans is one of its most famous beaches, located just a short walk from the Old Port. This beautiful beach offers visitors an opportunity to relax and take in the gorgeous Mediterranean sun while enjoying various beach activities.

Beach Type

Plage des Catalans features fine golden sand that is comfortable to walk on and perfect for sunbathing. The water is clear and inviting, making it ideal for swimming and other water sports. While there are no rocky areas or reefs directly at Plage des Catalans itself, nearby beaches along Marseille's coastline provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving in more rocky environments where fish prefer to congregate.

Beach Activities

At Plage des Catalans, some popular beach activities include:

  • Sunbathing: The golden sand is perfect for laying out under the Mediterranean sun.
  • Swimming: The calm waters are ideal for swimmers of all skill levels.
  • Paddleboarding: Enjoy a leisurely paddle along the coast while taking in the beautiful views.
  • Beach volleyball: The flat sandy area makes for great games with friends or fellow beachgoers.
  • Exploring the city: With its close proximity to Marseille's Old Port and other attractions, take a break from the beach to discover this historic city.

Accommodations

While there are no large beach resorts directly on Plage des Catalans, there are several hotels within walking distance or just a short drive away:

  1. Hotel Le Rhul: A charming hotel overlooking the sea with easy access to both Plage des Catalans and nearby restaurants.
  2. Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port: An upscale hotel with modern amenities, close to the Old Port and a short walk from Plage des Catalans.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Plage des Catalans, consider staying in one of these nearby areas:

  • Vieux Port (Old Port): The heart of Marseille, this bustling area offers plenty of restaurants, shops, and attractions. Staying here allows for easy access to both Plage des Catalans and the city's sights.
  • Le Pharo: A quieter residential area close to the beach, perfect for those seeking a more peaceful stay while still being within walking distance of the Old Port.

Beach Amenities

Plage des Catalans offers various amenities for beachgoers:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach chairs and umbrellas available for rent
  • Snack bar offering refreshments and light meals
  • Accessible entrance ramp for those with mobility issues

A visit to Plage des Catalans in Marseille is sure to be a memorable experience. With its beautiful golden sand, clear waters, and variety of activities available, it's the perfect destination for a relaxing beach holiday on the French Riviera.

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