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Beach Weather Today in French Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 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 1.6mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 37kmh from the West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:21 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 73% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 1.6mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
84% 100% 100% 81% 100% 100% 73% 0%
0.3mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1% 12% 100% 100% 89% 43% 76% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 98%
0.0mm 1.1mm 5.5mm 8.1mm 6.9mm 5.3mm 4.8mm 2.7mm
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
80% 78% 96% 94% 94% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.6mm
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
100% 100% 2% 15% 7% 2% 71% 15%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
67% 94% 78% 80% 87% 67% 88% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 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
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.6mm 1.6mm 1.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
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
37
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
5
kmh
2.0m
1.7m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
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
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
12
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
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
26
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
1.6m
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
23
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
1.5m
1.0m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.3m
2.4m
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
7
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
1.8m
1.7m
1.6m
1.4m
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
8
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
17
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
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
14.1s 10.3s 8.9s 11.8s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s
Sat 6th December
12:58 PM 9:23 PM
3.30 0.24
Sun 7th December
6:24 AM 6:58 AM 1:42 PM 10:07 PM
2.44 2.41 3.20 0.34
Mon 8th December
6:43 AM 8:32 AM 2:28 PM 10:49 PM
2.47 2.41 3.02 0.50
Tue 9th December
7:07 AM 10:12 AM 3:18 PM 11:31 PM
2.50 2.37 2.79 0.71
Wed 10th December
7:33 AM 12:02 PM 4:17 PM
2.55 2.26 2.51
Thu 11th December
12:11 AM 7:59 AM 1:53 PM 5:35 PM
0.95 2.62 2.05 2.22
Fri 12th December
12:48 AM 8:27 AM 3:24 PM 7:28 PM
1.19 2.70 1.77 1.98
Sat 6th December
1.6mm
22kmh SW
79%
Sun 7th December
10°
0.0mm
1kmh SSE
65%
Mon 8th December
11°
34.4mm
4kmh NE
99%
Tue 9th December
0.9mm
6kmh S
92%
Wed 10th December
0.6mm
15kmh W
39%
Thu 11th December
0.0mm
3kmh NNE
82%
Fri 12th December
4.1mm
9kmh NNE
100%
Sat 13th December
0.0mm
6kmh NNE
82%
Sun 14th December
0.0mm
10kmh NE
52%
Mon 15th December
10°
0.0mm
3kmh SSW
51%
Tue 16th December
1.3mm
7kmh W
67%
Wed 17th December
1.6mm
9kmh SW
76%
Thu 18th December
1.4mm
5kmh NE
91%
Fri 19th December
3.1mm
17kmh NNE
96%

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 very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of moderate rain with an average of 5.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 77%.

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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