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Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 9° 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.
Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 9° 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%.
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 10° | 9° | 10° | 14° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 49% | 44% | 34% |
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| 11° | 10° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 17° | 13° |
| 26% | 21% | 18% | 13% | 19% | 29% | 30% | 12% |
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| 46% | 16% | 69% | 22% | 23% | 21% | 37% | 68% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 9° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 9° |
| 22% | 23% | 54% | 100% | 100% | 32% | 28% | 46% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 8° | 8° | 7° | 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 |
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| 9° | 8° | 8° | 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 |
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| 9° | 8° | 9° | 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 |
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| 8.9s | 8.5s | 8.1s | 7.9s | 8.1s | 8.4s | 8.5s | 8.4s |
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| 12.1s | 11.9s | 11.5s | 11.0s | 10.7s | 10.3s | 10.0s | 9.7s |
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| 9.6s | 9.1s | 8.7s | 8.7s | 8.7s | 8.5s | 8.6s | 8.7s |
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| 8.7s | 9.4s | 13.4s | 13.2s | 12.3s | 11.4s | 12.0s | 12.3s |
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| 12.3s | 12.0s | 11.8s | 11.7s | 11.7s | 11.6s | 11.6s | 11.5s |
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| 11.3s | 9.6s | 10.3s | 9.5s | 8.2s | 9.7s | 9.2s | 8.3s |
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| 8.2s | 8.2s | 8.8s | 9.1s | 9.2s | 9.2s | 9.1s | 9.0s |
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| 3.05 | 0.60 | 2.29 | 2.18 |
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| 3.10 | 0.54 |
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| 3.10 | 0.55 |
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| 3.02 | 0.61 |
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| 2.88 | 0.71 | 2.45 |
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| 2.39 | 2.69 | 0.84 | 2.49 |
| 3:43 AM | 8:15 AM | 4:03 PM | 11:33 PM |
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| 2.22 | 2.51 | 0.99 | 2.55 |
| Sun 19th April |
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| 21° |
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| 9kmh ENE |
| 15% |
| Mon 20th April |
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| 20° |
| 0.0mm |
| 8kmh ENE |
| 21% |
| Tue 21st April |
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| 17° |
| 0.0mm |
| 5kmh WSW |
| 37% |
| Wed 22nd April |
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| 14° |
| 0.0mm |
| 10kmh E |
| 50% |
| Thu 23rd April |
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| 15° |
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| 28% |
| Fri 24th April |
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| 16° |
| 0.0mm |
| 4kmh ESE |
| 28% |
| Sat 25th April |
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| 17° |
| 0.4mm |
| 4kmh S |
| 46% |
| Sun 26th April |
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| 12° |
| 0.0mm |
| 13kmh ENE |
| 70% |
| Mon 27th April |
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| 12° |
| 0.3mm |
| 7kmh E |
| 77% |
| Tue 28th April |
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| 12° |
| 0.4mm |
| 6kmh ESE |
| 96% |
| Wed 29th April |
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| 14° |
| 0.0mm |
| 4kmh WSW |
| 61% |
| Thu 30th April |
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| 16° |
| 0.0mm |
| 4kmh SSE |
| 7% |
| Fri 1st May |
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| 17° |
| 0.1mm |
| 5kmh WSW |
| 23% |
| Sat 2nd May |
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| 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 8° 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
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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