Beach Weather in Carteret Beach, Normandy, France

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Beach Weather Today in Carteret Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 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 1.1mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 96%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 52kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Carteret Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:26 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 which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° 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 1.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.0mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

CARTERET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 7th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
93% 100% 100% 75% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 11°
43% 100% 88% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 0.6mm 0.4mm
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 87% 80% 95% 89% 71% 84% 81%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
74% 82% 80% 84% 11% 6% 16% 11%
0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27% 5% 18% 88% 82% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 1.3mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 61% 100% 100% 97%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 1.3mm 0.9mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 7th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
52
kmh
44
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
26
kmh
15
kmh
1.6m
2.1m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.0m
0.6m
11.1s 11.1s 4.7s 4.5s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 12.6s
Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
40
kmh
51
kmh
75
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.8m
1.6m
2.4m
7.2s 3.5s 3.4s 7.6s 8.3s 8.5s 8.5s 9.4s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
87
kmh
73
kmh
56
kmh
50
kmh
48
kmh
49
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
2.6m
4.2m
3.1m
2.4m
2.4m
2.2m
2.2m
2.0m
6.8s 10.9s 12.3s 11.8s 11.0s 9.9s 11.7s 12.0s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
48
kmh
47
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
31
kmh
21
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.6m
1.6m
1.8m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
12.3s 12.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.0s 11.6s 11.4s 11.5s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.6m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
11.2s 10.9s 10.6s 10.4s 10.2s 9.9s 9.7s 10.2s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
1.8m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
10.5s 10.5s 10.5s 10.6s 11.6s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
1.8m
1.9m
2.0m
1.9m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
0.8m
11.4s 12.4s 13.0s 13.1s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 13.1s
Wed 7th January
4:44 AM 10:12 AM 5:07 PM 10:38 PM
1.45 10.31 1.35 9.74
Thu 8th January
5:23 AM 10:55 AM 5:44 PM 11:20 PM
1.96 9.83 1.97 9.26
Fri 9th January
5:59 AM 11:38 AM 6:19 PM
2.57 9.28 2.66
Sat 10th January
12:04 AM 6:32 AM 12:24 PM 6:52 PM
8.79 3.19 8.74 3.33
Sun 11th January
12:53 AM 7:05 AM 1:16 PM 7:26 PM
8.36 3.75 8.27 3.90
Mon 12th January
1:47 AM 7:49 AM 2:15 PM 8:22 PM
8.02 4.20 7.93 4.33
Tue 13th January
2:47 AM 9:24 AM 3:20 PM 10:13 PM
7.85 4.45 7.79 4.46
Wed 7th January
1.1mm
39kmh NW
96%
Thu 8th January
11°
2.7mm
37kmh S
91%
Fri 9th January
1.7mm
53kmh WNW
85%
Sat 10th January
0.7mm
45kmh NNW
45%
Sun 11th January
3.0mm
47kmh SSE
65%
Mon 12th January
10°
1.0mm
36kmh S
94%
Tue 13th January
10°
4.2mm
30kmh SSE
100%
Wed 14th January
11°
0.5mm
19kmh S
35%
Thu 15th January
10°
1.1mm
30kmh SSW
58%
Fri 16th January
0.1mm
17kmh N
45%
Sat 17th January
0.5mm
17kmh WNW
71%
Sun 18th January
10°
4.8mm
43kmh S
84%
Mon 19th January
0.5mm
31kmh SW
79%
Tue 20th January
0.0mm
3kmh WNW
37%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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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