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Beach Weather Today in French Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 17kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:12 PM. The skies should be fairly 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.

Beach Weather This Weekend in French Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 14° 19° 18° 16° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 49% 44% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 14° 17° 19° 17° 13°
26% 21% 18% 13% 19% 29% 30% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 14° 16° 17° 15° 10°
46% 16% 69% 22% 23% 21% 37% 68%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12°
22% 23% 54% 100% 100% 32% 28% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 15° 13° 10°
29% 84% 37% 35% 11% 9% 14% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 15° 13° 10°
14% 5% 3% 2% 3% 40% 98% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 16° 14° 10°
7% 47% 98% 67% 11% 19% 51% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.1m
0.2m
8.9s 8.5s 8.1s 7.9s 8.1s 8.4s 8.5s 8.4s
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
12.1s 11.9s 11.5s 11.0s 10.7s 10.3s 10.0s 9.7s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
0.3m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
9.6s 9.1s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.5s 8.6s 8.7s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
8.7s 9.4s 13.4s 13.2s 12.3s 11.4s 12.0s 12.3s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.6s 11.6s 11.5s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.1m
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
11.3s 9.6s 10.3s 9.5s 8.2s 9.7s 9.2s 8.3s
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.8m
1.2m
8.2s 8.2s 8.8s 9.1s 9.2s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s
Sun 19th April
2:30 AM 10:22 AM 6:04 PM 8:39 PM
3.05 0.60 2.29 2.18
Mon 20th April
3:03 AM 11:14 AM
3.10 0.54
Tue 21st April
3:40 AM 12:10 PM
3.10 0.55
Wed 22nd April
4:24 AM 1:09 PM
3.02 0.61
Thu 23rd April
5:19 AM 2:10 PM 11:11 PM
2.88 0.71 2.45
Fri 24th April
1:26 AM 6:35 AM 3:09 PM 11:16 PM
2.39 2.69 0.84 2.49
Sat 25th April
3:43 AM 8:15 AM 4:03 PM 11:33 PM
2.22 2.51 0.99 2.55
Sun 19th April
21°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
15%
Mon 20th April
20°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
21%
Tue 21st April
17°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
37%
Wed 22nd April
14°
0.0mm
10kmh E
50%
Thu 23rd April
15°
0.0mm
10kmh ENE
28%
Fri 24th April
16°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
28%
Sat 25th April
17°
0.4mm
4kmh S
46%
Sun 26th April
12°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
70%
Mon 27th April
12°
0.3mm
7kmh E
77%
Tue 28th April
12°
0.4mm
6kmh ESE
96%
Wed 29th April
14°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
61%
Thu 30th April
16°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
7%
Fri 1st May
17°
0.1mm
5kmh WSW
23%
Sat 2nd May
13°
0.2mm
5kmh WNW
29%

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 which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

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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