Beach Weather in Carteret Beach, Normandy, France

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Beach Weather Today in Carteret Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 48kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Carteret Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:11 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Carteret Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

CARTERET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 11°
32% 87% 51% 84% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10°
70% 76% 89% 100% 70% 77% 78% 80%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
74% 83% 56% 69% 69% 69% 66% 100%
0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 69% 88% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 10°
96% 100% 93% 100% 38% 98% 83% 9%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4% 2% 0% 0% 0% 2% 31% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
39
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
41
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.9m
1.7m
2.0m
0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s
Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
49
kmh
57
kmh
57
kmh
56
kmh
58
kmh
54
kmh
50
kmh
1.4m
1.9m
2.4m
2.4m
2.5m
2.4m
2.3m
2.1m
0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
41
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.9m
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 10.1s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.5m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
12.4s 12.0s 3.0s 2.9s 7.8s 7.6s 7.5s 7.5s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
10.5s 10.4s 10.4s 11.1s 14.6s 15.8s 15.3s 14.7s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
14.3s 13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.6s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s
Sat 21st December
5:48 AM 11:17 AM 6:23 PM 11:47 PM
2.80 9.10 2.90 8.70
Sun 22nd December
6:35 AM 12:06 PM 7:12 PM
3.10 8.80 3.10
Mon 23rd December
12:42 AM 7:27 AM 1:04 PM 8:06 PM
8.50 3.30 8.60 3.30
Tue 24th December
1:44 AM 8:25 AM 2:09 PM 9:05 PM
8.40 3.40 8.50 3.40
Wed 25th December
2:49 AM 9:27 AM 3:14 PM 10:03 PM
8.40 3.40 8.50 3.30
Thu 26th December
3:49 AM 10:26 AM 4:12 PM 10:59 PM
8.50 3.30 8.60 3.20
Fri 27th December
4:42 AM 11:21 AM 5:03 PM 11:49 PM
8.80 3.10 8.80 3.00
Sat 21st December
13°
0.5mm
46kmh WSW
81%
Sun 22nd December
1.7mm
64kmh NW
80%
Mon 23rd December
0.7mm
39kmh NNW
73%
Tue 24th December
12°
0.4mm
16kmh NNW
94%
Wed 25th December
11°
0.2mm
14kmh SSE
77%
Thu 26th December
0.0mm
32kmh ENE
2%
Fri 27th December
0.0mm
22kmh SE
7%
Sat 28th December
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
44%
Sun 29th December
0.0mm
9kmh SE
22%
Mon 30th December
11°
2.1mm
26kmh SSW
91%
Tue 31st December
12°
1.2mm
26kmh SSW
86%
Wed 1st January
11°
0.0mm
26kmh S
6%
Thu 2nd January
10°
0.0mm
32kmh SSE
0%
Fri 3rd January
10°
0.0mm
23kmh S
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 47%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Carteret Beach, Normandy, France

Carteret Beach, located in Normandy, France, is a charming destination for a holiday by the sea. The picturesque seaside town has much to offer, from its beautiful coastline to the quaint streets filled with shops and restaurants. A visit to Carteret Beach promises relaxation and adventure, with opportunities for both water-based activities and land exploration.

Beach Type

Carteret Beach features a mix of sand and pebbles along its shoreline. While the sand may not be as powdery soft as some other beaches, it still provides a comfortable spot for beachgoers to sunbathe or play in the surf. The rocky areas of the beach make it an appealing destination for those interested in snorkeling or diving since these environments attract various types of marine life.

Beach Activities

There are several activities that visitors can enjoy at Carteret Beach:

  • Swimming: The waters surrounding Carteret Beach are relatively calm, making it an ideal spot for swimming and wading.
  • Sailing: With its location facing the English Channel, sailing is a popular pastime in this area. Visitors can rent sailboats or take sailing lessons at nearby marinas.
  • Surfing: Although not known as a premier surfing destination, Carteret Beach does offer occasional waves suitable for beginner surfers.
  • Hiking: The coastal path that runs along Carteret Beach offers scenic views of the shoreline and surrounding countryside. Hikers can explore the trails leading up to Cap de Carteret where they will find stunning panoramic vistas.
  • Biking: Renting bicycles is another great way to explore the area around Carteret Beach. There are several bike paths that lead through charming villages and picturesque landscapes.

Accommodations

While there aren't any large-scale beach resorts directly on Carteret Beach, there are several hotels and bed & breakfasts within walking distance of the shoreline:

  1. Hotel La Marine: A 4-star hotel located just a short walk from the beach, Hotel La Marine offers modern accommodations with views of the harbor or sea.
  2. Hôtel de Paris: This charming 3-star hotel is situated in the heart of Carteret, providing easy access to both the beach and town amenities.
  3. Hotel des Ormes: A cozy bed & breakfast with comfortable rooms and a welcoming atmosphere.

Areas to Stay In

Carteret Beach is a small seaside town, so there are not many distinct areas to choose from when looking for accommodations. However, staying close to either the town center or the marina will provide easy access to both beach activities and local dining options.

Beach Amenities

Carteret Beach offers several amenities for visitors, including:

  • Public restrooms
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Restaurants and cafés within walking distance
  • Boat rentals at nearby marinas
  • Parking near the beach entrance

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