Beach Weather in Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, France

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14°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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15°
 
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17°
 
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21°
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23°
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24°
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21°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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Beach Weather Today in Cap Blanc Nez

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 26%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and light at 15kmh from the West. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Cap Blanc Nez faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:47 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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 Cap Blanc Nez

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 0.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 77%.

CAP BLANC NEZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 12° 12° 11° 10°
2% 3% 7% 12% 17% 81% 75% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
20% 13% 63% 96% 53% 55% 6% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
84% 38% 100% 100% 100% 85% 84% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.9mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
13% 76% 68% 44% 36% 88% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100%
0.0mm 1.2mm 2.2mm 2.6mm 1.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.7mm
10°
10°
10°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 97% 99% 100% 78% 51% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
70% 85% 51% 78% 100% 85% 83% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
4.1s 5.1s 3.5s 3.5s 3.4s 3.4s 3.4s 6.0s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
5.8s 5.5s 5.3s 5.1s 4.9s 4.8s 7.3s 7.0s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
37
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
0.8m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.9s 6.6s 3.3s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
30
kmh
37
kmh
45
kmh
49
kmh
50
kmh
47
kmh
54
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.9m
1.7m
1.9m
3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
56
kmh
64
kmh
65
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
30
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
2.1m
2.3m
2.4m
0.9m
0.5m
1.0m
0.6m
0.5m
3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 8.1s 3.6s 7.3s 4.9s 6.2s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
6.3s 6.5s 4.0s 2.6s 3.4s 5.2s 5.9s 5.7s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.4m
1.7m
1.7m
1.4m
1.4m
3.9s 3.3s 3.4s 3.4s 3.4s 3.4s 3.4s 3.4s
Mon 9th March
3:18 AM 10:13 AM 3:35 PM 10:16 PM
7.40 1.88 7.10 2.12
Tue 10th March
3:51 AM 10:32 AM 4:11 PM 10:43 PM
7.05 2.19 6.72 2.41
Wed 11th March
4:31 AM 11:05 AM 4:55 PM 11:23 PM
6.63 2.54 6.28 2.76
Thu 12th March
5:20 AM 11:52 AM 5:52 PM
6.16 2.92 5.84
Fri 13th March
12:19 AM 6:31 AM 1:03 PM 8:59 PM
3.12 5.74 3.25 5.70
Sat 14th March
3:05 AM 9:33 AM 4:00 PM 10:04 PM
3.31 5.92 3.08 6.07
Sun 15th March
4:33 AM 10:31 AM 5:03 PM 10:55 PM
2.84 6.34 2.54 6.54
Mon 9th March
12°
0.2mm
8kmh WSW
26%
Tue 10th March
11°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
40%
Wed 11th March
10°
2.3mm
42kmh SSW
74%
Thu 12th March
10°
0.0mm
45kmh SW
65%
Fri 13th March
12°
8.3mm
25kmh W
99%
Sat 14th March
0.5mm
22kmh SW
82%
Sun 15th March
0.2mm
15kmh SW
73%
Mon 16th March
0.0mm
10kmh NW
17%
Tue 17th March
11°
0.0mm
24kmh S
26%
Wed 18th March
10°
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
35%
Thu 19th March
10°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
16%
Fri 20th March
11°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
38%
Sat 21st March
12°
0.0mm
12kmh W
55%
Sun 22nd March
12°
0.0mm
26kmh WSW
46%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, Normandy, France

Taking a holiday at the beach in Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, Normandy, France is an incredible experience that offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and picturesque landscapes. This coastal gem is located on the Côte d'Opale, a beautiful stretch of coastline known for its stunning cliffs and natural beauty. With a variety of activities to enjoy, Cap Blanc Nez beach has something for everyone.

Beach Type

The beach at Cap Blanc Nez is characterized by coarse sand and pebbles, with rocky outcrops scattered along the shoreline. The unique landscape provides an interesting contrast to the typical powdery white sand beaches found elsewhere. The rocky areas make this location ideal for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as these environments attract a diverse range of marine life.

Beach Activities

There are several activities popular at Cap Blanc Nez beach:

  1. Hiking: The area surrounding the beach boasts numerous hiking trails that offer impressive panoramic views over the English Channel and surrounding countryside.

  2. Birdwatching: Cap Blanc Nez is home to various bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

  3. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas along the coastline provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving to explore marine life.

  4. Photography: With its dramatic cliffs and stunning views, Cap Blanc Nez is a photographer's dream destination.

  5. Relaxation: Of course, simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings while relaxing on the beach is always an option for those looking to unwind on their holiday.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Cap Blanc Nez beach itself, there are several accommodation options within Escalles or nearby towns such as Wissant or Calais:

  1. L'Hôtel des Argousiers: A cozy hotel located in Wissant offering comfortable rooms and a charming atmosphere.

  2. Hotel Le Bellevue: Situated in Wissant, this hotel features modern amenities, ocean views, and a convenient location near the beach.

  3. Cottage de la plage: These vacation rentals in Escalles offer self-catering accommodations with stunning views of the coastline.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Escalles: This small village situated directly next to Cap Blanc Nez is an excellent option for those looking to stay close to the beach and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.

  2. Wissant: Just a short drive from Cap Blanc Nez, Wissant offers more accommodation options and dining choices while still maintaining its quaint charm.

  3. Calais: For those seeking more urban amenities or easy access to transportation links such as ferries and trains, the city of Calais is just 20 minutes away by car.

Beach Amenities

Cap Blanc Nez beach offers several amenities for visitors:

  • Public restrooms
  • Parking lots
  • Picnic areas
  • Hiking trails nearby
  • Several restaurants in Escalles and surrounding areas

Cap Blanc Nez beach in Escalles, Normandy, France is an ideal destination for those seeking a unique coastal experience with stunning landscapes and diverse activities. With nearby accommodation options available in charming towns along the Côte d'Opale, this French gem is certainly worth considering for your next beach holiday.

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