Beach Weather in Carteret Beach, Normandy, France

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Beach Weather Today in Carteret Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.6mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 32kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Carteret Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:36 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 53% cloud cover 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 14° 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 1.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.6mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.9mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

CARTERET BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 13°
19% 0% 92% 34% 24% 74% 53% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.5mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11°
100% 8% 5% 13% 29% 5% 11% 23%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 12°
17% 83% 74% 74% 20% 27% 82% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 11°
56% 75% 85% 71% 73% 87% 77% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11°
75% 64% 52% 57% 73% 84% 85% 75%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12°
83% 83% 73% 49% 33% 29% 47% 86%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
13.6s 13.3s 12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.2s 11.9s 11.8s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
38
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
11.7s 11.6s 5.2s 11.1s 5.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
10.9s 10.9s 10.9s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 4.5s 3.6s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
3.3s 3.1s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
20
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 2.9s 6.0s 7.5s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
7.6s 7.4s 8.3s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s 8.4s 8.0s
Sat 9th May
12:15 AM 6:49 AM 12:49 PM 7:06 PM
8.15 3.85 7.69 4.20
Sun 10th May
1:16 AM 7:47 AM 2:10 PM 8:15 PM
7.78 4.12 7.45 4.44
Mon 11th May
2:47 AM 9:20 AM 3:46 PM 10:11 PM
7.68 4.17 7.64 4.33
Tue 12th May
4:15 AM 11:06 AM 4:58 PM 11:41 PM
8.01 3.73 8.21 3.69
Wed 13th May
5:21 AM 12:13 PM 5:54 PM
8.62 2.99 8.94
Thu 14th May
12:40 AM 6:16 AM 1:06 PM 6:44 PM
2.85 9.34 2.23 9.70
Fri 15th May
1:31 AM 7:05 AM 1:55 PM 7:30 PM
2.04 10.03 1.58 10.36
Sat 9th May
16°
0.6mm
23kmh ENE
43%
Sun 10th May
12°
1.9mm
49kmh NE
100%
Mon 11th May
11°
0.1mm
21kmh N
24%
Tue 12th May
12°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
59%
Wed 13th May
12°
0.1mm
36kmh W
73%
Thu 14th May
11°
0.6mm
29kmh NNE
70%
Fri 15th May
11°
0.2mm
14kmh SW
60%
Sat 16th May
12°
0.4mm
32kmh NW
86%
Sun 17th May
12°
0.2mm
21kmh WNW
41%
Mon 18th May
12°
1.9mm
37kmh WSW
78%
Tue 19th May
12°
0.0mm
33kmh NW
56%
Wed 20th May
13°
0.0mm
11kmh W
33%
Thu 21st May
15°
0.0mm
15kmh ENE
9%
Fri 22nd May
15°
0.0mm
30kmh ENE
29%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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