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9° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
52% | 47% | 0% | 47% | 44% | 42% | 45% | 44% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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10° | 10° | 9° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 11° |
0% | 0% | 4% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 11% | 17% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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11° | 11° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 13° | 12° | 11° |
6% | 13% | 49% | 27% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.4mm | 1.0mm | 2.3mm | 0.2mm |
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12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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9° | 8° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
79% | 71% | 16% | 33% | 20% | 29% | 44% | 85% |
0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 13° | 11° |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 84% | 79% | 84% | 58% |
2.6mm | 6.3mm | 2.8mm | 1.9mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
81% | 100% | 99% | 92% | 88% | 98% | 86% | 74% |
0.1mm | 0.3mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm |
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12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
78% | 68% | 68% | 91% | 76% | 64% | 52% | 60% |
0.2mm | 0.2mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.4mm | 0.2mm | 0.0mm |
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12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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9 kmh
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4 kmh
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8 kmh
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8 kmh
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12 kmh
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11 kmh
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7 kmh
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12.1s | 11.9s | 11.8s | 11.6s | 11.0s | 10.8s | 10.8s | 10.7s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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7 kmh
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5 kmh
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7 kmh
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9 kmh
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6 kmh
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7 kmh
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7 kmh
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10.5s | 10.1s | 9.9s | 9.9s | 9.9s | 9.8s | 9.9s | 10.5s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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4 kmh
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3 kmh
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3 kmh
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4 kmh
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5 kmh
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9 kmh
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34 kmh
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22 kmh
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10.2s | 9.9s | 9.8s | 9.8s | 9.8s | 9.7s | 9.6s | 9.4s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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8 kmh
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5 kmh
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10 kmh
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14 kmh
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14 kmh
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15 kmh
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8.6s | 8.6s | 8.8s | 9.1s | 9.2s | 9.4s | 9.9s | 9.9s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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19 kmh
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32 kmh
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9.8s | 9.7s | 7.6s | 8.2s | 8.6s | 10.6s | 10.2s | 10.0s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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24 kmh
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16 kmh
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11 kmh
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12 kmh
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12.8s | 12.0s | 12.1s | 13.0s | 13.0s | 12.8s | 12.3s | 12.1s |
12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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11 kmh
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25 kmh
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12.0s | 11.9s | 11.7s | 11.2s | 10.9s | 10.6s | 10.0s | 8.3s |
12:18 AM | 7:20 AM | 9:37 AM | 5:03 PM |
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1.00 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 2.90 |
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0.90 | 2.90 |
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0.80 | 2.80 |
4:58 AM | 12:55 PM | 3:54 PM | 9:52 PM |
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0.70 | 2.20 | 2.10 | 2.80 |
5:49 AM | 12:55 PM | 5:27 PM | 11:08 PM |
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0.70 | 2.30 | 1.90 | 2.80 |
6:32 AM | 1:10 PM | 6:32 PM |
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0.80 | 2.40 | 1.60 |
Thu 21st September |
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14° |
0.0mm |
13kmh E |
40% |
Fri 22nd September |
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18° |
0.0mm |
7kmh E |
6% |
Sat 23rd September |
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16° |
3.9mm |
9kmh SSE |
61% |
Sun 24th September |
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15° |
0.0mm |
14kmh ESE |
47% |
Mon 25th September |
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15° |
13.8mm |
4kmh SSW |
88% |
Tue 26th September |
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14° |
1.4mm |
10kmh SE |
89% |
Wed 27th September |
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14° |
1.1mm |
11kmh ESE |
69% |
Thu 28th September |
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12° |
4.8mm |
17kmh E |
91% |
Fri 29th September |
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14° |
1.6mm |
9kmh ESE |
68% |
Sat 30th September |
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15° |
0.0mm |
5kmh WNW |
35% |
Sun 1st October |
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14° |
0.2mm |
3kmh E |
84% |
Mon 2nd October |
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16° |
0.0mm |
12kmh ESE |
17% |
Tue 3rd October |
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18° |
0.0mm |
10kmh ESE |
3% |
Wed 4th October |
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19° |
0.0mm |
6kmh ESE |
42% |
In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 9° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in China Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
China Beach, located along the Juan de Fuca Strait on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, is a beautiful and serene destination for a beach holiday. This picturesque beach offers a unique experience with its lush forests, rugged coastline and stunning views of the Olympic Mountains.
China Beach is characterized by its coarse golden sand interspersed with pebbles and rocky outcrops. While it may not have the powdery white sand found on some tropical beaches, its natural beauty more than makes up for it. The presence of rocks and nearby reefs make it an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving since these environments attract a wide variety of marine life.
Some popular activities at China Beach include:
Hiking: The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is a 47 km long coastal trail that passes through China Beach. Hikers can enjoy the scenic views of the coastline and explore nearby beaches like Mystic Beach and Sombrio Beach.
Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, China Beach's rocky shorelines offer ideal conditions for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore underwater ecosystems teeming with marine life.
Surfing: Although not as famous as Tofino on Vancouver Island's west coast, China Beach still offers decent waves for surfers looking for a less crowded spot to catch some waves.
Wildlife Watching: Seals, sea lions, bald eagles and other coastal wildlife can often be spotted around China Beach.
Beachcombing: The mixture of sand, pebbles and rocks make beachcombing an interesting activity here – you never know what treasures you might find!
While there are no traditional beach resorts or hotels directly on China Beach itself due to its more remote location, there are several options for accommodations nearby. The closest towns with accommodations are Sooke and Port Renfrew. Some options include:
Sooke: Sooke offers a range of accommodations, including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals. Staying in Sooke allows you to explore other attractions in the area like East Sooke Park and the Sooke Potholes.
Port Renfrew: This small community offers a few accommodation options such as cottages, cabins and inns. Staying in Port Renfrew provides easy access to explore other beaches like Botanical Beach and Sombrio Beach.
For those interested in camping, there is a campground at the Juan de Fuca Provincial Park near China Beach that offers both drive-in and walk-in campsites.
China Beach offers visitors some basic amenities for their convenience:
Although amenities at China Beach may be limited compared to more developed beach destinations, its pristine natural beauty coupled with the variety of activities available make it an unforgettable holiday spot for those looking to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature.
Tell us what you think of this beach