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 which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 3.3mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 98%.

The winds will be and strong at 33kmh from the West. The strong 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 which is too cold 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 99%.

MORAINE LAKE - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-9° -7° -8° -9° -5° -4° -7° -8°
100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 100% 100% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm 1.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-8° -8° -10° -10° -6° -5° -9° -9°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 2.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-8° -9° -9° -9° -6° -5° -8° -8°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
1.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm 8.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-7° -8° -9° -8° -6° -7° -14° -17°
100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 99% 100%
6.2mm 4.2mm 1.2mm 1.8mm 1.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-15° -15° -16° -15° -9° -8° -16° -19°
100% 100% 100% 91% 85% 77% 99% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-21° -23° -23° -22° -17° -15° -21° -26°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 70% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-28° -27° -26° -22° -14° -12° -13° -16°
100% 100% 82% 45% 89% 100% 67% 97%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
1.9m
1.6m
1.5m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.4m
0.2m
13.1s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s 11.7s 11.3s 10.9s
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.1m
10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 10.0s 10.0s 10.0s 10.3s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
1.5m
1.9m
1.8m
10.4s 10.7s 11.2s 11.9s 12.1s 12.1s 11.4s 11.1s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
22
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
1.5m
1.0m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
2.3m
11.2s 12.3s 13.1s 13.4s 13.3s 13.0s 12.7s 12.1s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
10.9s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.0s 11.3s 11.3s 10.0s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
13.5s 14.1s 14.4s 14.5s 14.5s 14.5s 14.2s 14.1s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
14.1s 10.3s 8.9s 11.8s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s
Sat 6th December
7:38 AM 1:09 PM 5:02 PM
5.19 3.57 4.21
Sun 7th December
12:36 AM 8:25 AM 2:07 PM 5:50 PM
-0.17 5.20 3.50 4.04
Mon 8th December
1:20 AM 9:09 AM 3:06 PM 6:44 PM
0.06 5.14 3.35 3.82
Tue 9th December
2:06 AM 9:52 AM 4:06 PM 7:48 PM
0.42 5.03 3.11 3.56
Wed 10th December
2:52 AM 10:32 AM 5:07 PM 9:06 PM
0.87 4.90 2.81 3.30
Thu 11th December
3:38 AM 11:09 AM 6:05 PM 10:43 PM
1.39 4.75 2.45 3.13
Fri 12th December
4:28 AM 11:44 AM 6:57 PM
1.92 4.61 2.07
Sat 6th December
-3°
3.3mm
6kmh SW
98%
Sun 7th December
-5°
3.8mm
9kmh SW
100%
Mon 8th December
-4°
11.9mm
10kmh SW
100%
Tue 9th December
-6°
14.5mm
12kmh SW
99%
Wed 10th December
-8°
0.7mm
4kmh NNW
94%
Thu 11th December
-13°
0.2mm
0kmh NNW
96%
Fri 12th December
-11°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
85%
Sat 13th December
-7°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
98%
Sun 14th December
-3°
0.0mm
5kmh SW
90%
Mon 15th December
-5°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
79%
Tue 16th December
-6°
0.1mm
5kmh S
90%
Wed 17th December
-8°
0.6mm
4kmh SSE
96%
Thu 18th December
-19°
0.2mm
9kmh ENE
91%
Fri 19th December
-13°
0.0mm
3kmh NW
80%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be -8° which is too cold 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 9 days of light rain with an average of 3.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 93%.

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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