Beach Weather in Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Canada

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Beach Weather Today in Moraine Lake

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° which is too cold 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 3.5mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 100%.

The winds will be and light at 12kmh from the East. The light winds will make the temperatures feel freezing.

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 Moraine Lake

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° 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 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 9.0mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 96%.

MORAINE LAKE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-9° -9° -9° -8° -4° -1° -4° -6°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-6° -6° -6° -6° -4° -3° -5° -6°
95% 53% 98% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.4mm 2.4mm 2.9mm 1.3mm 0.0mm
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-6° -7° -6° -5° -2° -2° -4° -5°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 4.2mm 5.1mm 1.3mm 1.2mm
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-7° -9° -13° -15° -8° -5° -12° -11°
95% 75% 62% 79% 45% 23% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-10° -9° -13° -12° -8° -9° -17° -21°
78% 100% 88% 89% 73% 87% 78% 89%
1.5mm 2.9mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-18° -15° -14° -13° -10° -9° -12° -13°
100% 100% 97% 95% 100% 88% 81% 89%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.6mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-16° -15° -17° -16° -11° -9° -13° -15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 80% 100% 99%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
11.5s 11.3s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 13.3s 12.6s 12.2s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
11.7s 11.4s 10.9s 10.7s 10.6s 10.2s 10.1s 10.1s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
12.5s 11.6s 10.8s 10.8s 12.9s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.9m
1.9m
12.1s 11.9s 11.4s 11.6s 11.5s 11.3s 17.7s 12.9s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
1.7m
1.5m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
11.7s 11.6s 11.9s 12.0s 11.7s 11.3s 11.1s 11.2s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
11.4s 11.3s 11.3s 13.6s 12.2s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
10.5s 10.1s 9.9s 10.3s 11.8s 12.2s 12.0s 11.6s
Sat 13th December
12:33 AM 5:22 AM 12:17 PM 7:44 PM
3.12 2.44 4.48 1.70
Sun 14th December
2:21 AM 6:24 AM 12:47 PM 8:26 PM
3.32 2.91 4.37 1.36
Mon 15th December
3:49 AM 7:36 AM 1:14 PM 9:03 PM
3.62 3.29 4.27 1.06
Tue 16th December
4:54 AM 8:52 AM 1:39 PM 9:38 PM
3.94 3.56 4.20 0.81
Wed 17th December
5:42 AM 10:05 AM 2:04 PM 10:10 PM
4.23 3.73 4.13 0.61
Thu 18th December
6:21 AM 11:09 AM 2:29 PM 10:42 PM
4.47 3.82 4.08 0.46
Fri 19th December
6:55 AM 12:05 PM 2:58 PM 11:13 PM
4.65 3.84 4.03 0.35
Sat 13th December
-1°
3.5mm
8kmh SW
100%
Sun 14th December
-1°
9.0mm
13kmh SW
93%
Mon 15th December
-1°
11.8mm
9kmh SSW
98%
Tue 16th December
-5°
0.1mm
5kmh SSW
72%
Wed 17th December
-7°
4.6mm
21kmh WSW
85%
Thu 18th December
-8°
2.1mm
10kmh SSE
93%
Fri 19th December
-7°
0.8mm
5kmh SW
97%
Sat 20th December
-9°
0.3mm
5kmh SSW
94%
Sun 21st December
-10°
0.2mm
3kmh SE
95%
Mon 22nd December
-13°
0.1mm
5kmh SW
99%
Tue 23rd December
-9°
0.7mm
8kmh SSE
95%
Wed 24th December
-17°
0.7mm
8kmh ENE
99%
Thu 25th December
-18°
0.0mm
6kmh NE
73%
Fri 26th December
-14°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
36%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be -9° 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 12 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 88%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Moraine Lake, located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, is a stunning glacially-fed lake known for its striking turquoise waters and breathtaking surroundings. However, it is essential to note that Moraine Lake is not a traditional beach destination. The lake is surrounded by mountains and has no sandy shoreline or typical beach features. The shore of Moraine Lake consists mainly of rocks and pebbles. The water is frigid and may not be suitable for swimming or snorkeling activities. Due to the absence of a sandy beach or reef, you will not find the same marine life as you would at other beaches; hence snorkeling and diving are not popular activities here.

Instead of traditional beach activities, visitors to Moraine Lake can enjoy the following:

  1. Hiking: There are several famous trails around the lake, such as the Rockpile Trail leading to scenic viewpoints and Consolation Lakes Trail providing stunning views of surrounding mountain peaks.
  2. Canoeing: Rent a canoe at the Moraine Lake Lodge and paddle on the turquoise waters surrounded by majestic mountain scenery.
  3. Photography: Moraine Lake's breathtaking beauty attracts photographers from all over the world. Capture amazing shots of the lake and surrounding landscape.

There are limited accommodation options around Moraine Lake due to its remote location within Banff National Park. The most notable option for staying close to Moraine Lake is Moraine Lake Lodge. This luxurious lodge offers cozy cabins with beautiful views of the lake.

If you prefer staying in more populated areas with more amenities nearby, consider staying in either Banff town or nearby Lake Louise Village:

  1. Banff town: A charming mountain town with numerous hotels, restaurants, shops, and other amenities.
  2. Lake Louise Village: A smaller village closer to Moraine Lake with hotels like Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Deer Lodge.

Due to Moraine Lake's remote nature, specific beach amenities like restrooms, showers, and food concessions are limited. However, Moraine Lake Lodge has a restaurant and a gift shop on-site.

While Moraine Lake is not a typical beach destination with sandy shores and water activities, it offers an unforgettable experience of breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing. Consider staying at Moraine Lake Lodge or in nearby Banff town or Lake Louise Village for convenient access to the lake and surrounding attractions.

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