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 14° 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 will have 1.6mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 07:29 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 97% 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 14° which is too cold 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 14th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14° 10°
100% 100% 100% 95% 70% 88% 97% 22%
0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 15th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 15° 13° 10°
28% 18% 17% 18% 12% 11% 11% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 16th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 14° 17° 17° 14° 10°
27% 2% 5% 12% 7% 4% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 17th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12° 12°
13% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.0mm
Wed 18th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 13° 16° 17° 15° 11°
100% 100% 55% 53% 67% 29% 10% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 19th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 13° 15° 14° 12° 11°
67% 59% 44% 42% 45% 44% 71% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 20th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 15° 16° 13° 11°
32% 29% 30% 22% 2% 3% 3% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 14th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
0.5m
1.4m
9.1s 9.3s 9.3s 9.5s 9.8s 9.8s 10.2s 10.2s
Sun 15th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
1.4m
1.0m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
0.1m
10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 9.7s 9.5s
Mon 16th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
1.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.3s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.0s 8.0s
Tue 17th September
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
11
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
1.1m
0.8m
7.8s 7.6s 7.1s 6.7s 8.5s 8.4s 9.7s 9.6s
Wed 18th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
1.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
9.4s 9.1s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 9.1s 8.9s 8.9s
Thu 19th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
2
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 8.2s
Fri 20th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
8.6s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s 8.5s 8.6s 8.7s
Sat 14th September
5:31 AM 1:34 PM 3:59 PM 10:14 PM
0.80 2.20 2.10 2.90
Sun 15th September
6:15 AM 1:21 PM 5:34 PM 11:23 PM
0.70 2.20 1.90 2.90
Mon 16th September
6:54 AM 1:33 PM 6:38 PM
0.70 2.40 1.70
Tue 17th September
12:26 AM 7:30 AM 1:52 PM 7:35 PM
2.90 0.80 2.50 1.40
Wed 18th September
1:27 AM 8:04 AM 2:15 PM 8:29 PM
2.80 1.00 2.70 1.20
Thu 19th September
2:27 AM 8:36 AM 2:42 PM 9:21 PM
2.70 1.20 2.80 0.90
Fri 20th September
3:29 AM 9:07 AM 3:12 PM 10:14 PM
2.50 1.40 3.00 0.80
Sat 14th September
16°
1.6mm
12kmh WNW
84%
Sun 15th September
16°
0.0mm
7kmh ENE
14%
Mon 16th September
17°
0.0mm
6kmh E
7%
Tue 17th September
13°
3.3mm
5kmh SE
89%
Wed 18th September
17°
0.0mm
6kmh N
64%
Thu 19th September
16°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
56%
Fri 20th September
16°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
16%
Sat 21st September
18°
0.0mm
8kmh E
3%
Sun 22nd September
20°
0.0mm
13kmh E
0%
Mon 23rd September
21°
0.0mm
6kmh E
16%
Tue 24th September
18°
3.8mm
9kmh WNW
39%
Wed 25th September
15°
0.4mm
23kmh W
82%
Thu 26th September
13°
1.1mm
8kmh S
87%
Fri 27th September
14°
0.0mm
11kmh W
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly 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 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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