Grandes Rocques Beach

Grandes Rocques has something for everyone. It is a sandy expanse with rocky outcrops that contain many rock pools when the tide is down which are routinely explored by people of all ages. Despite being open to the prevailing south-westerlies, the offshore rock formations help ensure that the beach is great for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking.

A reasonable sized car park area can be found just off the coast road and also towards the headland which leads to Grandes Rocques Battery. A busy kiosk caters for all essentials and also offers deckchair and windbreak hire. Buses drop off in the car park here.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Grandes Rocques Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches in Castel, or check our list of Castel Dog Friendly Beaches.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 8.5℃ with wind speed 11 m/sec (NE)

Friday, Jan 27
Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 11 m/sec (NNE)

Saturday, Jan 28
Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 6.9 m/sec (NE)

Sunday, Jan 29
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8.5℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (NNW)

Monday, Jan 30
Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (W)

Tuesday, Jan 31
Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (NW)

Wednesday, Feb 01
Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.6℃ with wind speed 10.6 m/sec (W)

Grandes Rocques weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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