Beach Weather in Calanque de Sormiou, Marseille, France

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Beach Weather Today in Calanque de Sormiou

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 2.2mm of light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 31kmh from the West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Calanque de Sormiou faces East-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:42 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 Calanque de Sormiou

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average 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.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

CALANQUE DE SORMIOU - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 17° 18° 18° 17°
100% 83% 12% 18% 5% 6% 4% 12%
1.7mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 18° 18° 18° 17°
73% 12% 10% 11% 3% 4% 2% 44%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 19° 19° 19° 18°
33% 19% 21% 9% 0% 8% 100% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 19° 20° 19° 18°
7% 10% 8% 100% 8% 9% 76% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18° 18°
100% 95% 46% 58% 83% 72% 16% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 19° 19° 18° 18°
30% 45% 23% 9% 12% 10% 6% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 18° 18°
63% 17% 19% 35% 60% 73% 52% 55%
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 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.4m
0.7m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
4.9s 4.6s 4.4s 4.4s 4.5s 4.5s 4.7s 4.4s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
4.2s 4.7s 4.5s 4.3s 4.1s 3.9s 5.3s 5.1s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
4.8s 4.6s 4.4s 4.2s 4.1s 4.0s 3.9s 3.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
4
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
3.4s 3.4s 3.4s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.7s 3.6s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
27
kmh
34
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
3.7s 3.7s 7.4s 7.1s 6.9s 6.7s 6.4s 6.0s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
5.5s 5.2s 5.2s 5.1s 5.4s 6.0s 4.7s 4.3s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
31
kmh
24
kmh
33
kmh
44
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
2.2m
2.8m
2.9m
2.1m
2.1m
4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s
Wed 6th May
12:04 AM 7:00 AM 11:17 AM 5:33 PM
0.54 0.38 0.46 0.32
Thu 7th May
12:55 AM 8:06 AM 12:01 PM 6:04 PM
0.54 0.39 0.44 0.33
Fri 8th May
1:50 AM 9:32 AM 12:57 PM 6:48 PM
0.53 0.39 0.43 0.33
Sat 9th May
2:48 AM 10:42 AM 2:08 PM 8:06 PM
0.52 0.38 0.42 0.34
Sun 10th May
3:48 AM 11:29 AM 3:38 PM 9:44 PM
0.52 0.36 0.42 0.34
Mon 11th May
4:46 AM 12:05 PM 5:11 PM 10:58 PM
0.52 0.34 0.43 0.34
Tue 12th May
5:37 AM 12:39 PM 6:20 PM
0.52 0.32 0.45
Wed 6th May
18°
2.2mm
18kmh W
30%
Thu 7th May
18°
0.1mm
9kmh WSW
19%
Fri 8th May
19°
0.0mm
8kmh W
34%
Sat 9th May
20°
0.0mm
19kmh SSE
36%
Sun 10th May
19°
0.3mm
25kmh ESE
60%
Mon 11th May
19°
0.0mm
35kmh SE
21%
Tue 12th May
18°
0.0mm
27kmh WNW
46%
Wed 13th May
18°
0.1mm
28kmh NW
16%
Thu 14th May
17°
0.5mm
13kmh WSW
36%
Fri 15th May
17°
0.8mm
20kmh WNW
46%
Sat 16th May
18°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
47%
Sun 17th May
17°
0.0mm
25kmh WNW
23%
Mon 18th May
14°
16.8mm
18kmh S
88%
Tue 19th May
18°
0.0mm
34kmh WNW
37%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average 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. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Calanque de Sormiou don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Calanque de Sormiou, Marseille, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France

Taking a holiday at the beautiful Calanque de Sormiou in Marseille, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France is an unforgettable experience. This stunning destination is one of the largest and most picturesque calanques along the Mediterranean coastline. Nestled between dramatic limestone cliffs, the beach offers turquoise waters and breathtaking views that will leave you in awe.

Beach Type

Calanque de Sormiou features a mix of pebble and rocky beach with crystal-clear waters that attract snorkelers and divers alike. The rocky areas provide an ideal habitat for a diverse range of marine life, making it a fantastic spot for underwater exploration.

Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling and Scuba Diving: The clear waters and rocky terrain create perfect conditions for snorkeling and diving. Discover colorful marine life as you explore the underwater world that thrives in this unique environment.
  2. Hiking: Calanque de Sormiou is surrounded by striking limestone cliffs with numerous hiking trails offering panoramic views of the beach and surrounding landscape.
  3. Kayaking: Rent a kayak or join a guided tour to explore the calanques from the water. Paddling through these stunning rock formations is an exhilarating experience.
  4. Swimming: Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Calanque de Sormiou.
  5. Relaxing on the Beach: Find your perfect spot among the pebbles or rocks to sunbathe, read a book or simply enjoy watching boats sail through the picturesque calanque.

Accommodations

There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Calanque de Sormiou due to its protected status as part of Calanques National Park. However, there are several accommodation options nearby in Marseille or Cassis.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Marseille City Center: Stay in Marseille's bustling city center to enjoy its vibrant nightlife, historic sites, and delicious local cuisine. The beach is approximately a 45-minute drive from the city center.
  2. Cassis: This charming fishing village is a popular base for exploring the calanques. It offers a more laid-back atmosphere than Marseille, with plenty of restaurants and cafés lining its picturesque harbor.
  3. La Ciotat: Another coastal town close to Calanque de Sormiou, La Ciotat offers beautiful beaches, quaint streets, and a variety of accommodations to suit different budgets.

Beach Amenities

  • Paid parking is available at the entrance to Calanque de Sormiou during peak season (June-September).
  • Public restrooms are located near the parking area.
  • There is a small snack bar on the beach offering refreshments and light meals.
  • Lifeguards are present during peak season.

Please note that access to Calanque de Sormiou may be restricted during summer months due to fire risk or overcrowding. Be sure to check local restrictions before planning your visit.

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