Beach Weather in Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, France

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Beach Weather Today in Cap Blanc Nez

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

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 09:55 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 16° which is a little too chilly 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.0mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 36%.

CAP BLANC NEZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 19° 19° 18° 22° 17° 16°
47% 59% 41% 13% 12% 0% 50% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 17° 18° 17° 15°
8% 10% 16% 11% 9% 9% 56% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 31st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15°
71% 83% 9% 38% 27% 23% 72% 51%
0.9mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 1st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
17% 15% 23% 54% 34% 31% 61% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 2nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 15° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 52% 63% 100% 95%
0.4mm 2.7mm 1.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 3rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
61% 28% 57% 54% 71% 65% 96% 62%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 4th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15°
20% 40% 42% 68% 78% 71% 86% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
28
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
5.0s 4.8s 4.8s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 4.2s 5.4s
Sat 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
5.2s 5.5s 3.9s 5.2s 5.1s 5.0s 4.8s 5.1s
Sun 31st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.9m
1.2m
0.9m
2.4s 2.5s 3.1s 2.6s 2.8s 6.0s 5.7s 11.2s
Mon 1st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
11.1s 8.0s 10.3s 8.8s 10.2s 9.0s 8.4s 8.5s
Tue 2nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
30
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.1m
8.3s 7.9s 4.8s 7.4s 7.3s 8.0s 8.2s 8.0s
Wed 3rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
1.7m
1.7m
7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s
Thu 4th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
1.9m
2.0m
2.0m
1.9m
2.0m
1.9m
1.7m
1.3m
7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s
Fri 29th May
4:25 AM 9:57 AM 4:44 PM 10:22 PM
1.57 6.62 1.70 6.75
Sat 30th May
5:06 AM 10:56 AM 5:24 PM 11:19 PM
1.56 6.70 1.69 6.81
Sun 31st May
5:45 AM 11:46 AM 6:01 PM
1.63 6.75 1.76
Mon 1st June
12:06 AM 6:20 AM 12:29 PM 6:34 PM
6.83 1.77 6.72 1.89
Tue 2nd June
12:47 AM 6:51 AM 1:07 PM 7:04 PM
6.76 1.97 6.64 2.07
Wed 3rd June
1:24 AM 7:21 AM 1:42 PM 7:34 PM
6.64 2.19 6.52 2.27
Thu 4th June
1:58 AM 7:51 AM 2:15 PM 8:04 PM
6.52 2.41 6.42 2.47
Fri 29th May
19°
0.4mm
20kmh WSW
30%
Sat 30th May
18°
0.5mm
11kmh NNE
25%
Sun 31st May
17°
1.0mm
13kmh WNW
46%
Mon 1st June
16°
0.3mm
24kmh SW
41%
Tue 2nd June
16°
5.8mm
31kmh WSW
88%
Wed 3rd June
16°
1.2mm
34kmh SW
61%
Thu 4th June
16°
0.0mm
37kmh SSW
58%
Fri 5th June
15°
0.0mm
30kmh SW
45%
Sat 6th June
16°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
31%
Sun 7th June
17°
0.0mm
23kmh WSW
29%
Mon 8th June
16°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
69%
Tue 9th June
16°
0.3mm
26kmh WSW
53%
Wed 10th June
15°
0.0mm
18kmh NNE
20%
Thu 11th June
16°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
28%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

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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