Beach Weather in Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, France

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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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 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 53kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Cap Blanc Nez faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:21 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 76% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures 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, Sunday will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

CAP BLANC NEZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
43% 35% 42% 7% 14% 0% 76% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
99% 11% 100% 13% 69% 61% 100% 88%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24% 9% 27% 98% 100% 100% 100% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11°
100% 68% 65% 79% 86% 51% 71% 68%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
68% 100% 60% 84% 86% 61% 37% 86%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
71% 82% 34% 4% 13% 33% 40% 14%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
6% 17% 40% 58% 60% 69% 45% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
53
kmh
1.5m
1.1m
0.8m
0.3m
1.0m
1.5m
1.8m
2.0m
5.4s 5.8s 5.9s 4.7s 4.4s 4.5s 5.2s 7.2s
Mon 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.5m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
8.5s 7.7s 6.7s 7.9s 7.5s 7.6s 7.4s 5.9s
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
32
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
2.7s 3.4s 2.8s 5.4s 4.7s 5.0s 6.3s 6.3s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 6.1s 6.3s 6.3s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
6.2s 6.0s 5.9s 5.7s 3.1s 4.4s 5.1s 5.0s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
39
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
1.1m
4.8s 5.9s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.8s 5.5s 4.5s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
1.7m
2.0m
2.4m
2.7m
3.0m
3.3m
3.3m
3.1m
6.3s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s
Sun 29th March
5:18 AM 10:58 AM 5:50 PM 11:25 PM
2.12 6.73 1.86 6.88
Mon 30th March
6:16 AM 11:52 AM 6:43 PM
1.53 7.20 1.35
Tue 31st March
12:14 AM 7:06 AM 12:37 PM 7:30 PM
7.36 1.02 7.60 0.98
Wed 1st April
12:56 AM 7:51 AM 1:18 PM 8:12 PM
7.75 0.71 7.87 0.79
Thu 2nd April
1:34 AM 8:32 AM 1:53 PM 8:51 PM
7.98 0.61 7.98 0.80
Fri 3rd April
2:07 AM 9:09 AM 2:24 PM 9:26 PM
8.05 0.71 7.95 0.98
Sat 4th April
2:35 AM 9:43 AM 2:49 PM 9:56 PM
7.98 0.98 7.81 1.28
Sun 29th March
0.4mm
14kmh W
39%
Mon 30th March
10°
0.2mm
32kmh NW
67%
Tue 31st March
0.0mm
22kmh NW
68%
Wed 1st April
11°
0.2mm
6kmh NNE
73%
Thu 2nd April
11°
0.3mm
18kmh NNE
72%
Fri 3rd April
0.2mm
23kmh NW
36%
Sat 4th April
10°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
41%
Sun 5th April
13°
0.0mm
27kmh S
29%
Mon 6th April
15°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
12%
Tue 7th April
16°
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
3%
Wed 8th April
13°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
41%
Thu 9th April
0.0mm
28kmh NNE
58%
Fri 10th April
11°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
26%
Sat 11th April
12°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
16%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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