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 17° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° 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 3%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 15kmh from the West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:30 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.

Beach Weather This Weekend in French Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 15° 15° 22° 28° 23° 23° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 7% 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 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 18° 21° 22° 22° 15°
12% 17% 25% 22% 10% 4% 6% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 18° 21° 22° 22° 15°
16% 14% 13% 13% 9% 81% 4% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 18° 21° 21° 22° 16°
7% 7% 6% 5% 4% 10% 3% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 16° 20° 21° 20° 16°
9% 9% 38% 20% 19% 12% 7% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 17° 20° 22° 21° 17°
4% 3% 3% 2% 0% 1% 7% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 19° 23° 26° 23° 19°
0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 3% 18% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
6.7s 6.6s 6.5s 6.4s 6.3s 10.5s 8.6s 8.3s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
8.1s 9.6s 9.6s 8.4s 8.4s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
9.6s 9.5s 9.2s 9.0s 8.9s 8.7s 8.6s 8.8s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
8.9s 8.8s 8.8s 8.6s 8.3s 7.8s 7.6s 6.4s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
6.9s 7.0s 7.0s 6.9s 6.6s 10.9s 12.9s 12.7s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
12.4s 12.2s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
11.6s 11.6s 8.9s 7.5s 7.4s 9.8s 8.3s 7.2s
Fri 14th August
2:35 AM 9:13 AM 3:47 PM 10:19 PM
1.78 0.28 2.07 0.74
Sat 15th August
3:36 AM 9:40 AM 4:13 PM 11:10 PM
1.63 0.54 2.13 0.57
Sun 16th August
4:39 AM 9:55 AM 4:37 PM
1.46 0.80 2.17
Mon 17th August
12:02 AM 5:51 AM 9:46 AM 4:57 PM
0.45 1.31 1.02 2.20
Tue 18th August
12:57 AM 7:29 AM 9:19 AM 5:12 PM
0.37 1.20 1.17 2.21
Wed 19th August
1:54 AM 5:25 PM
0.32 2.20
Thu 20th August
2:54 AM 5:38 PM
0.28 2.18
Fri 14th August
28°
0.0mm
4kmh SSW
3%
Sat 15th August
23°
0.0mm
2kmh S
13%
Sun 16th August
22°
0.0mm
3kmh S
19%
Mon 17th August
22°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
6%
Tue 18th August
22°
0.0mm
4kmh S
15%
Wed 19th August
22°
0.0mm
7kmh E
3%
Thu 20th August
26°
0.0mm
9kmh E
7%
Fri 21st August
27°
0.0mm
4kmh SSE
3%
Sat 22nd August
23°
0.0mm
1kmh ESE
11%
Sun 23rd August
24°
0.0mm
8kmh E
6%
Mon 24th August
26°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
11%
Tue 25th August
25°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
6%
Wed 26th August
23°
0.0mm
2kmh S
17%
Thu 27th August
22°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
7%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 9%.

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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