Beach Weather in French Beach, Juan de Fuca, Canada

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Beach Weather Today in French Beach

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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 22kmh from the South. 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 04:28 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 98% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 French Beach

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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
84% 45% 54% 44% 41% 88% 98% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
95% 100% 100% 99% 100% 87% 97% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 95% 72% 61% 74% 75% 67% 58%
1.3mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51% 45% 43% 45% 60% 67% 100% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51% 100% 100% 80% 80% 64% 69% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 28th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
82% 86% 36% 72% 83% 86% 70% 52%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 29th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62% 67% 46% 76% 94% 71% 53% 90%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
11.2s 10.5s 9.7s 9.0s 8.6s 8.3s 7.9s 7.9s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
7.8s 7.7s 7.6s 7.4s 7.2s 8.8s 8.9s 8.9s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
9.1s 9.3s 9.4s 9.0s 9.1s 9.4s 8.5s 8.4s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
8.3s 8.0s 7.9s 7.7s 7.5s 12.8s 12.6s 12.1s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
11.9s 11.7s 11.3s 16.6s 16.4s 15.6s 15.7s 15.0s
Thu 28th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 13.8s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s
Fri 29th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
12.4s 12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 11.8s 11.3s 11.0s 10.9s
Sat 23rd November
12:44 AM 8:54 AM 2:29 PM 5:38 PM
1.00 2.40 2.10 2.20
Sun 24th November
1:27 AM 9:12 AM 3:52 PM 7:35 PM
1.20 2.50 1.80 2.00
Mon 25th November
2:06 AM 9:29 AM 4:38 PM 9:27 PM
1.40 2.60 1.60 1.90
Tue 26th November
2:42 AM 9:46 AM 5:14 PM 11:00 PM
1.50 2.70 1.30 1.90
Wed 27th November
3:15 AM 10:05 AM 5:47 PM
1.70 2.80 1.10
Thu 28th November
12:18 AM 3:46 AM 10:27 AM 6:19 PM
1.90 1.80 2.90 0.90
Fri 29th November
1:22 AM 4:16 AM 10:53 AM 6:51 PM
2.00 1.90 3.00 0.70
Sat 23rd November
0.0mm
16kmh S
68%
Sun 24th November
0.7mm
19kmh ENE
97%
Mon 25th November
1.9mm
20kmh E
75%
Tue 26th November
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
58%
Wed 27th November
0.2mm
5kmh WSW
76%
Thu 28th November
0.1mm
9kmh ESE
70%
Fri 29th November
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
69%
Sat 30th November
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
66%
Sun 1st December
0.0mm
18kmh ESE
9%
Mon 2nd December
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
32%
Tue 3rd December
0.0mm
12kmh ESE
96%
Wed 4th December
0.8mm
8kmh ESE
91%
Thu 5th December
10°
2.0mm
10kmh ESE
96%
Fri 6th December
11°
7.6mm
6kmh S
100%

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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 72%.

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

Taking a Holiday at French Beach, Juan de Fuca, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

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:

  1. Hiking: With several nearby trails in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, hiking enthusiasts can explore the beautiful coastal forest surrounding French Beach.
  2. Wildlife Watching: French Beach is an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting marine life such as seals, sea lions, and occasionally whales.
  3. Picnicking: The park has picnic tables available, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal by the beach with family or friends.
  4. Beachcombing: Discover unique treasures such as seashells or driftwood while strolling along the shoreline.
  5. Photography: Capture stunning images of the surrounding landscapes, wildlife, or dramatic sunsets over the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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:

  • Public restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire pits
  • Barbecue stands
  • Freshwater taps for drinking water and rinsing off sand
  • Paved parking area

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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