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Beach Weather Today in Buttle Lake

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 10%.

The winds will be and strong at 40kmh from the North West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder.

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 Buttle Lake

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.6mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

BUTTLE LAKE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
80% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 71% 100% 100% 100% 94% 63% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm 1.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18% 18% 42% 62% 71% 86% 87% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
75% 12% 35% 59% 79% 94% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0° -0°
100% 100% 100% 93% 81% 59% 100% 100%
1.1mm 1.6mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-0° -1°
100% 100% 96% 85% 88% 99% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 1.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 1.0mm 1.9mm
10°
10°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-2° -3° -3° -3° -2° -2° -4° -4°
88% 75% 68% 10% 29% 80% 99% 98%
1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
40
kmh
33
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
1.7m
1.5m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
11.4s 10.5s 10.7s 11.0s 11.6s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
12
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
1.6m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
11.2s 11.1s 10.9s 11.1s 10.9s 8.9s 9.3s 8.9s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.5m
11.1s 10.7s 9.6s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s 9.6s 9.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.6m
1.0m
9.3s 9.1s 9.9s 9.2s 9.1s 8.8s 8.6s 8.8s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
9.5s 14.7s 10.2s 10.1s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 11.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
12.6s 9.1s 7.4s 7.3s 7.0s 7.3s 7.7s 8.4s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
16
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.7m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
9.4s 10.5s 8.6s 9.9s 11.1s 10.8s 8.0s 6.8s
Wed 17th December
4:45 AM 7:38 AM 9:06 AM 10:27 AM 1:33 PM 10:00 PM
4.13 3.90 3.96 3.91 4.16 1.07
Thu 18th December
5:20 AM 8:38 AM 9:35 AM 11:29 AM 2:02 PM 10:22 PM
4.28 3.99 4.03 3.94 4.13 0.96
Fri 19th December
5:51 AM 12:18 PM 2:38 PM 10:46 PM
4.36 3.93 4.10 0.88
Sat 20th December
6:22 AM 1:01 PM 3:18 PM 11:16 PM
4.40 3.88 4.06 0.84
Sun 21st December
6:55 AM 1:42 PM 3:59 PM 11:50 PM
4.40 3.82 4.00 0.84
Mon 22nd December
7:28 AM 2:25 PM 4:43 PM
4.39 3.73 3.92
Tue 23rd December
12:25 AM 8:02 AM 3:11 PM 5:30 PM
0.91 4.38 3.61 3.79
Wed 17th December
0.1mm
1kmh ESE
10%
Thu 18th December
3.5mm
14kmh SSE
75%
Fri 19th December
0.5mm
5kmh NW
58%
Sat 20th December
1.5mm
10kmh SSE
69%
Sun 21st December
4.6mm
3kmh SW
91%
Mon 22nd December
5.2mm
3kmh S
96%
Tue 23rd December
1.1mm
5kmh NW
68%
Wed 24th December
-1°
0.3mm
7kmh NW
78%
Thu 25th December
0.6mm
6kmh NW
58%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
3kmh SW
41%
Sat 27th December
-1°
0.1mm
4kmh ESE
72%
Sun 28th December
9.5mm
5kmh WSW
96%
Mon 29th December
0.1mm
4kmh S
47%
Tue 30th December
0.7mm
3kmh NE
97%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 68%.

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

Holiday at Buttle Lake Beach, Strathcona, Canada

Buttle Lake, nestled in Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, Canada, offers a serene getaway for those looking to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. The beach at Buttle Lake is primarily made up of coarse sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shoreline.

Beach Activities

Since Buttle Lake features a rocky shoreline and clear waters, it provides exciting opportunities for snorkeling and diving. The underwater world around the rocks attracts various species of fish and marine life, making it an ideal spot for underwater exploration. Some popular activities at Buttle Lake beach include:

  1. Swimming: The cool waters of Buttle Lake provide a refreshing experience for swimmers during the summer months.
  2. Kayaking and Canoeing: The calm waters make it suitable for paddling activities like kayaking and canoeing. You can rent equipment from nearby rental shops or bring your own.
  3. Fishing: The lake is home to various species of fish such as cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden char, making it a popular spot among anglers.
  4. Hiking: With several hiking trails in Strathcona Provincial Park surrounding the lake area, you can explore the beautiful landscape while enjoying scenic views.
  5. Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for wildlife like deer, elk, or even black bears while exploring the park.

Accommodation Options

While there aren't any beach resorts or large hotels right on Buttle Lake beach itself, there are a few camping options nearby that allow you to immerse yourself in nature:

  • Buttle Lake Campground: Located close to the beach area with basic amenities like picnic tables and fire pits.
  • Ralph River Campground: Situated further south along ButtleLake with similar facilities to the first campground.

For those who prefer more comfort and amenities, consider staying in the nearby towns of Campbell River or Courtenay, both about an hour's drive from Buttle Lake. These towns offer various lodging options, including hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts.

Beach Amenities

While Buttle Lake beach offers a more rustic experience compared to some other beach destinations, there are still some basic amenities you can expect:

  • Public restrooms near the campgrounds
  • Picnic areas with tables and fire pits
  • Boat launch facilities for watercraft
  • Parking areas near the beach

As you plan your holiday at Buttle Lake beach in Strathcona, Canada, remember that this destination offers a tranquil escape into nature. While it may not have all the amenities of a typical beach resort, the opportunity to explore breathtaking landscapes and enjoy outdoor activities makes it a unique and memorable vacation spot.

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