Beach Weather in Cap Blanc Nez, Escalles, France

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Sea
14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
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23°
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Sea
24°
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Sea
21°
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18°
 
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17°
 
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14°
 

Beach Weather Today in Cap Blanc Nez

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 12kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Cap Blanc Nez faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:16 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.9mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

CAP BLANC NEZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 24° 25° 26° 25° 22°
3% 5% 8% 4% 2% 8% 25% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 19° 21° 23° 22° 22° 20°
77% 87% 86% 33% 16% 8% 3% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19°
72% 92% 85% 86% 88% 18% 9% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 18° 20° 21° 21° 19°
16% 27% 49% 44% 6% 8% 15% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 20° 18° 21° 22° 21°
34% 78% 71% 79% 100% 72% 38% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 21° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20°
7% 37% 76% 38% 59% 57% 61% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 19° 18°
56% 23% 31% 45% 36% 19% 13% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
3.8s 4.4s 4.3s 4.4s 4.3s 5.2s 5.3s 6.1s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
1
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
5.5s 3.4s 4.2s 4.5s 4.6s 4.4s 4.2s 4.3s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
4.7s 4.6s 4.4s 4.6s 4.4s 4.2s 4.1s 4.1s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
4.4s 5.5s 5.7s 6.4s 6.6s 6.2s 5.8s 5.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.6m
1.7m
1.3m
5.1s 5.0s 4.9s 4.9s 7.2s 6.8s 6.6s 6.4s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
6.3s 4.9s 4.0s 3.7s 5.4s 5.7s 6.9s 5.9s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
4.9s 5.0s 5.1s 4.7s 3.9s 3.8s 5.7s 6.7s
Fri 14th August
2:16 AM 9:09 AM 2:35 PM 9:29 PM
7.74 0.54 7.76 0.42
Sat 15th August
2:55 AM 9:51 AM 3:13 PM 10:10 PM
7.88 0.55 7.86 0.48
Sun 16th August
3:33 AM 10:30 AM 3:50 PM 10:49 PM
7.84 0.73 7.79 0.71
Mon 17th August
4:10 AM 11:08 AM 4:27 PM 11:27 PM
7.64 1.04 7.56 1.09
Tue 18th August
4:47 AM 11:45 AM 5:03 PM
7.30 1.46 7.19
Wed 19th August
12:05 AM 5:24 AM 12:23 PM 5:41 PM
1.55 6.84 1.92 6.71
Thu 20th August
12:46 AM 6:02 AM 1:05 PM 6:21 PM
2.04 6.32 2.39 6.17
Fri 14th August
26°
0.0mm
8kmh NW
7%
Sat 15th August
23°
0.9mm
15kmh NNE
43%
Sun 16th August
21°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
57%
Mon 17th August
22°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
24%
Tue 18th August
22°
0.5mm
28kmh WSW
63%
Wed 19th August
21°
0.1mm
22kmh WSW
51%
Thu 20th August
20°
0.0mm
30kmh N
29%
Fri 21st August
18°
0.5mm
30kmh NNE
67%
Sat 22nd August
18°
0.0mm
21kmh NNE
64%
Sun 23rd August
19°
0.0mm
11kmh NE
32%
Mon 24th August
21°
0.4mm
22kmh ESE
73%
Tue 25th August
20°
1.6mm
10kmh SSW
65%
Wed 26th August
21°
0.3mm
34kmh NE
32%
Thu 27th August
20°
0.0mm
44kmh NE
39%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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