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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 17kmh from the East-Southeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:18 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 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 6.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 10.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 88%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12° 10°
64% 100% 100% 76% 31% 4% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12° 10°
77% 3% 100% 8% 35% 9% 11% 21%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
24% 23% 34% 41% 39% 65% 75% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11°
46% 71% 98% 68% 38% 36% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
75% 100% 100% 79% 100% 78% 100% 100%
0.0mm 1.0mm 1.9mm 0.2mm 2.3mm 0.4mm 3.1mm 1.6mm
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
75% 58% 98% 100% 84% 92% 100% 82%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 0.3mm
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
91% 100% 90% 31% 12% 34% 81% 100%
0.2mm 1.6mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
11.9s 11.6s 11.3s 11.3s 11.4s 11.5s 11.6s 11.8s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
14.9s 14.4s 13.7s 13.6s 13.3s 12.9s 12.8s 13.1s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
13.2s 12.8s 13.1s 13.4s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s 13.2s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.5m
0.3m
12.6s 15.3s 14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 14.4s 14.1s 13.6s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
1.0m
1.1m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
13.3s 12.8s 12.5s 12.2s 11.8s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
11.4s 11.6s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.8s 13.1s 13.7s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
13.7s 13.8s 13.9s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 12.9s
Tue 3rd February
3:41 AM 8:10 AM 1:50 PM 9:08 PM
2.46 1.98 2.86 0.81
Wed 4th February
4:04 AM 9:10 AM 2:41 PM 9:37 PM
2.51 1.86 2.65 1.03
Thu 5th February
4:29 AM 10:12 AM 3:33 PM 10:03 PM
2.58 1.75 2.40 1.26
Fri 6th February
4:55 AM 11:21 AM 4:33 PM 10:22 PM
2.64 1.64 2.15 1.48
Sat 7th February
5:23 AM 12:38 PM 5:57 PM 10:28 PM
2.69 1.53 1.93 1.67
Sun 8th February
5:54 AM 2:02 PM
2.74 1.38
Mon 9th February
6:27 AM 3:18 PM
2.77 1.22
Tue 3rd February
13°
0.0mm
5kmh NE
46%
Wed 4th February
13°
0.0mm
7kmh ENE
33%
Thu 5th February
11°
0.0mm
9kmh ENE
44%
Fri 6th February
11°
0.0mm
3kmh ENE
69%
Sat 7th February
10°
10.5mm
4kmh N
91%
Sun 8th February
11°
1.8mm
10kmh W
86%
Mon 9th February
2.7mm
19kmh WSW
67%
Tue 10th February
0.2mm
12kmh ENE
95%
Wed 11th February
0.0mm
9kmh NE
43%
Thu 12th February
2.7mm
10kmh S
88%
Fri 13th February
1.4mm
19kmh WSW
62%
Sat 14th February
1.6mm
25kmh ESE
87%
Sun 15th February
0.3mm
5kmh NE
82%
Mon 16th February
0.4mm
10kmh NE
82%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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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