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Today the maximum temperature will be 9° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 6° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 33%.
The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.
French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:09 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.
This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 9° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 6° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.
There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 4.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 5.1mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 86%.
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 0% | 0% | 73% | 0% | 45% | 70% | 5% | 73% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.4mm |
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| 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° | 8° |
| 74% | 77% | 100% | 98% | 44% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 0.3mm | 0.3mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.7mm | 1.5mm |
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| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 0.8mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 1.2mm | 1.2mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 7° | 7° |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 98% | 72% | 100% | 100% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.8mm | 1.7mm | 0.9mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 7° |
| 78% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 67% | 100% | 26% | 46% |
| 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 1.7mm | 0.0mm | 3.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 5° | 5° | 5° | 6° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° |
| 10% | 49% | 94% | 100% | 100% | 89% | 94% | 100% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm | 0.1mm |
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| 7° | 7° | 6° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 6° | 5° |
| 95% | 97% | 91% | 85% | 85% | 37% | 9% | 24% |
| 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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| 11.0s | 11.0s | 10.9s | 10.8s | 10.5s | 12.8s | 12.1s | 11.9s |
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| 11.1s | 14.3s | 14.1s | 13.8s | 13.6s | 13.4s | 13.3s | 13.0s |
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| 12.8s | 12.6s | 12.5s | 12.3s | 12.2s | 12.0s | 11.8s | 11.6s |
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| 11.5s | 11.3s | 11.2s | 11.2s | 16.4s | 15.6s | 15.3s | 14.7s |
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| 14.5s | 14.4s | 14.1s | 14.5s | 14.4s | 14.8s | 14.8s | 14.5s |
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| 14.3s | 14.2s | 14.0s | 13.8s | 13.6s | 13.3s | 13.1s | 12.8s |
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| 12.5s | 12.4s | 12.3s | 12.1s | 11.8s | 11.6s | 11.3s | 11.0s |
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| 3.09 | 0.63 |
| 9:22 AM | 5:57 PM |
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| 3.16 | 0.46 |
| 10:19 AM | 6:42 PM |
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| 3.20 | 0.38 |
| 2:54 AM | 4:51 AM | 11:15 AM | 7:23 PM |
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| 2.36 | 2.30 | 3.20 | 0.38 |
| 3:03 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:08 PM | 8:01 PM |
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| 2.38 | 2.21 | 3.15 | 0.47 |
| 3:21 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:00 PM | 8:36 PM |
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| 2.41 | 2.10 | 3.03 | 0.61 |
| 3:41 AM | 8:10 AM | 1:50 PM | 9:08 PM |
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| 2.46 | 1.98 | 2.86 | 0.81 |
| Wed 28th January |
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| 8° |
| 0.5mm |
| 5kmh NNE |
| 33% |
| Thu 29th January |
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| 9° |
| 2.8mm |
| 7kmh NNE |
| 86% |
| Fri 30th January |
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| 8° |
| 3.2mm |
| 5kmh NNE |
| 100% |
| Sat 31st January |
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| 8° |
| 3.4mm |
| 12kmh NNE |
| 96% |
| Sun 1st February |
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| 10° |
| 5.1mm |
| 5kmh SE |
| 77% |
| Mon 2nd February |
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| 7° |
| 0.3mm |
| 10kmh NE |
| 79% |
| Tue 3rd February |
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| 9° |
| 0.0mm |
| 8kmh NE |
| 65% |
| Wed 4th February |
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| 9° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh NE |
| 31% |
| Thu 5th February |
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| 10° |
| 0.0mm |
| 7kmh ENE |
| 21% |
| Fri 6th February |
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| 10° |
| 0.0mm |
| 6kmh NE |
| 1% |
| Sat 7th February |
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| 10° |
| 0.0mm |
| 2kmh SSE |
| 17% |
| Sun 8th February |
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| 9° |
| 0.0mm |
| 3kmh SSE |
| 74% |
| Mon 9th February |
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| 8° |
| 0.3mm |
| 6kmh SSE |
| 80% |
| Tue 10th February |
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| 6° |
| 0.0mm |
| 9kmh NNE |
| 47% |
In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 9° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 7° which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 58%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in French Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
French Beach, located in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is a picturesque beach that offers a variety of beach activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy. Beach Type
French Beach features a mix of coarse sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shoreline. The beach is surrounded by lush forests and offers stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. While it may not be the powdery white sand you might find in other beach destinations, its unique beauty makes it a must-visit destination.
Beach Activities
While snorkeling and diving might not be as popular at French Beach due to its colder water temperatures and lack of coral reefs, there are still plenty of exciting activities to enjoy:
Accommodations
There are no beach resorts or hotels directly on French Beach; however, nearby communities like Sooke offer various accommodation options including hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, and campgrounds. Staying in Sooke allows you to explore other nearby attractions such as East Sooke Regional Park and Sooke Potholes while being within close proximity to French Beach.
Beach Amenities
French Beach offers several amenities to make your visit enjoyable and comfortable:
French Beach in Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island is a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature. While it may not offer the typical white sandy beach experience, its unique character and variety of activities make it a memorable location for a holiday.
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