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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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Beach Weather Today in Cap Blanc Nez

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the West-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Cap Blanc Nez faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 10:08 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 5%.

CAP BLANC NEZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
33% 12% 5% 9% 4% 28% 9% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21°
17% 13% 5% 6% 7% 5% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 21° 22° 23° 23° 22°
4% 3% 4% 5% 11% 20% 6% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 22° 24° 24° 24° 22°
5% 16% 3% 4% 2% 3% 6% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 18° 17° 20° 21° 21° 20° 21°
5% 10% 7% 11% 6% 6% 6% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20° 19°
5% 4% 6% 3% 3% 3% 4% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 19° 19° 17°
11% 8% 4% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
5.9s 5.6s 5.4s 5.7s 4.7s 5.6s 6.1s 5.5s
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
4.8s 4.7s 4.5s 5.4s 6.0s 6.9s 7.9s 7.5s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
7.2s 7.0s 6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s 6.6s 6.5s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
6.4s 4.9s 3.5s 6.3s 3.1s 3.1s 3.6s 3.9s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
4.0s 4.4s 4.5s 4.2s 4.2s 4.4s 4.8s 5.4s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
5.9s 5.9s 5.8s 5.7s 5.7s 5.9s 6.1s 6.2s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 5.8s 5.5s 5.4s 5.6s 6.0s
Tue 7th July
12:44 AM 6:08 AM 1:15 PM 6:30 PM
1.74 7.03 1.86 6.95
Wed 8th July
1:46 AM 6:55 AM 2:17 PM 7:18 PM
1.82 6.87 1.95 6.79
Thu 9th July
2:48 AM 7:47 AM 3:18 PM 8:13 PM
1.84 6.65 1.96 6.60
Fri 10th July
3:49 AM 8:45 AM 4:18 PM 9:15 PM
1.78 6.44 1.87 6.45
Sat 11th July
4:47 AM 9:54 AM 5:15 PM 10:28 PM
1.63 6.32 1.69 6.44
Sun 12th July
5:45 AM 11:12 AM 6:11 PM 11:46 PM
1.42 6.39 1.45 6.64
Mon 13th July
6:40 AM 12:24 PM 7:05 PM
1.18 6.67 1.19
Tue 7th July
21°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
13%
Wed 8th July
22°
0.0mm
13kmh N
7%
Thu 9th July
23°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
7%
Fri 10th July
24°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
5%
Sat 11th July
24°
0.0mm
30kmh NE
6%
Sun 12th July
22°
0.0mm
35kmh NE
4%
Mon 13th July
19°
0.0mm
36kmh NE
3%
Tue 14th July
21°
0.0mm
31kmh NE
11%
Wed 15th July
24°
0.0mm
30kmh NE
3%
Thu 16th July
25°
0.3mm
27kmh NE
41%
Fri 17th July
21°
0.3mm
17kmh W
47%
Sat 18th July
19°
0.7mm
16kmh W
72%
Sun 19th July
20°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
31%
Mon 20th July
17°
1.8mm
30kmh SSW
81%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Cap Blanc Nez

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 24%.

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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