Beach Weather in Sidney Spit, Sidney Island, Canada

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Beach Weather Today in Sidney Spit

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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the West. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sidney Spit faces North-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:53 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 Sidney Spit

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures 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, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

SIDNEY SPIT - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 12° 11°
98% 90% 75% 82% 70% 17% 6% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11°
60% 99% 100% 100% 88% 88% 100% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 3.2mm 3.9mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 13° 12°
83% 78% 79% 77% 72% 46% 74% 78%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 12°
75% 86% 18% 72% 18% 35% 50% 60%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 11° 13° 13° 13° 12°
45% 19% 46% 65% 49% 52% 56% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
Fri 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 11° 10°
76% 77% 92% 84% 95% 91% 84% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 12° 13° 14° 13°
89% 87% 100% 90% 71% 64% 42% 30%
1.0mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
2
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
16.7s 12.8s 15.9s 11.9s 11.7s 8.7s 10.8s 10.8s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
0.1m
0.4m
0.6m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 7.3s 7.6s 7.8s 8.7s 10.1s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
11.0s 11.7s 12.6s 12.6s 12.4s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
1
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.1m
11.5s 11.0s 10.8s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 9.6s 9.4s
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.5s 8.5s 8.2s
Fri 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 7.9s 8.0s 8.1s 8.0s
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
6.5s 6.2s 6.3s 6.0s 6.8s 7.1s 8.0s 5.6s
Sun 18th May
3:27 PM
0.66
Mon 19th May
12:17 AM 4:18 PM
3.49 0.91
Tue 20th May
12:47 AM 5:15 PM
3.42 1.23
Wed 21st May
1:14 AM 8:20 AM 12:23 PM 6:19 PM
3.34 2.04 2.31 1.58
Thu 22nd May
1:39 AM 8:44 AM 2:32 PM 7:29 PM
3.26 1.66 2.46 1.94
Fri 23rd May
2:02 AM 9:17 AM 4:09 PM 8:41 PM
3.20 1.25 2.74 2.28
Sat 24th May
2:25 AM 9:55 AM 5:27 PM 9:52 PM
3.18 0.86 3.03 2.58
Sun 18th May
13°
0.0mm
6kmh S
56%
Mon 19th May
11°
7.7mm
21kmh SSE
91%
Tue 20th May
13°
1.3mm
18kmh SSE
73%
Wed 21st May
13°
0.1mm
6kmh SSW
51%
Thu 22nd May
13°
0.0mm
15kmh SSE
50%
Fri 23rd May
14°
1.8mm
12kmh SE
83%
Sat 24th May
14°
2.2mm
15kmh SSE
71%
Sun 25th May
16°
0.0mm
5kmh SSW
19%
Mon 26th May
17°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
17%
Tue 27th May
16°
2.2mm
14kmh SE
54%
Wed 28th May
13°
3.5mm
15kmh SSE
77%
Thu 29th May
14°
0.4mm
8kmh SE
79%
Fri 30th May
14°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
48%
Sat 31st May
16°
0.0mm
6kmh S
12%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 8 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 56%.

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

**Sidney Spit, Sidney Island, British Columbia, Canada**

Sidney Spit is a beautiful beach destination located on Sidney Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve and offers visitors a chance to relax on pristine sandy beaches and enjoy various beach activities.

Beach Type

The beach at Sidney Spit features fine white sand that is soft and clean, making it perfect for sunbathing and leisurely walks. While there are some rocky areas along the shoreline, the majority of the beach consists of powdery sand. The clear water provides excellent visibility for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Beach Activities

  1. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas near the shoreline are home to various marine species, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving. The fish prefer these rocky habitats, so you can expect to see a wide variety of marine life during your underwater adventures.

  2. Kayaking and Paddleboarding: The calm waters surrounding Sidney Island make it an excellent location for kayaking or paddleboarding. You can rent equipment from nearby rental shops or bring your own to explore the coastline at your leisure.

  3. Birdwatching: Sidney Spit is home to diverse bird species, including migratory birds that visit during different seasons. Bring your binoculars or spotting scopes to catch glimpses of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

  4. Hiking: There are several trails on Sidney Island that offer picturesque views of the surrounding area as well as opportunities to explore various ecosystems like forests, marshlands, and coastal areas.

  5. Picnicking: There are numerous picnic tables scattered throughout Sidney Spit where you can enjoy a meal with family or friends while taking in the stunning ocean views.

Accommodation Options

There are no hotels or resorts directly on Sidney Island; however, there are several accommodation options available nearby in Sidney and the surrounding areas. Some popular areas to stay in include:

  1. Sidney: This charming town offers various hotels, bed & breakfasts, and vacation rentals to suit different budgets and preferences. Sidney is also conveniently located near the ferry terminal for easy access to Sidney Island.

  2. Saanich Peninsula: With a range of accommodation options like hotels, inns, and vacation rentals, the Saanich Peninsula provides a great base for exploring both Sidney Spit and other attractions in the region.

  3. Victoria: Just a 30-minute drive from Sidney Island, Victoria is a popular destination with numerous hotels, resorts, and bed & breakfasts to choose from. Staying in Victoria allows you to explore its vibrant city life while still being close to Sidney Spit for beach excursions.

Beach Amenities

Sidney Spit offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Picnic tables
  • Public restrooms
  • Walking trails
  • Information signage about local flora and fauna
  • Dedicated swimming areas

Overall, taking a holiday at Sidney Spit on Sidney Island is an excellent choice for those looking to relax on beautiful sandy beaches and enjoy various beach activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, birdwatching, hiking or picnicking. With nearby accommodation options in towns like Sidney or Victoria on Vancouver Island, you can have both comfortable lodgings and easy access to this stunning beach destination.

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