Beach Weather in French Beach, Juan de Fuca, Canada

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
 
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
29°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 15° 11°
100% 100% 68% 91% 100% 75% 0% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 28th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 11° 11° 11° 12°
76% 89% 62% 76% 63% 60% 6% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 29th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 11°
7% 8% 7% 9% 5% 9% 5% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 30th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 15° 12°
3% 3% 4% 3% 3% 2% 4% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 1st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 15° 12°
0% 0% 7% 5% 2% 4% 1% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 2nd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 14° 14° 13° 12°
10% 9% 9% 36% 79% 100% 100% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 3rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11°
48% 48% 72% 85% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
2
kmh
18
kmh
7
kmh
1
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.4m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
13.3s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.6s 12.1s 11.9s 11.6s
Thu 28th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
25
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
11.0s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.2s 10.0s 9.7s 9.4s
Fri 29th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
9.3s 8.9s 8.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s
Sat 30th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
0.3m
0.8m
0.2m
0.1m
1.4m
9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.6s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s
Sun 1st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.2m
0.2m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
8.3s 8.3s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 8.5s 8.8s
Mon 2nd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
8.9s 8.9s 9.2s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s
Tue 3rd October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
1.7m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s 9.4s
Wed 27th September
6:32 AM 1:10 PM 6:32 PM
0.80 2.40 1.60
Thu 28th September
12:17 AM 7:11 AM 1:32 PM 7:28 PM
2.80 0.90 2.60 1.30
Fri 29th September
1:20 AM 7:46 AM 1:56 PM 8:19 PM
2.70 1.10 2.70 1.10
Sat 30th September
2:21 AM 8:19 AM 2:23 PM 9:09 PM
2.60 1.30 2.90 0.90
Sun 1st October
3:22 AM 8:50 AM 2:51 PM 9:58 PM
2.40 1.50 3.00 0.80
Mon 2nd October
4:25 AM 9:18 AM 3:21 PM 10:47 PM
2.30 1.70 3.00 0.70
Tue 3rd October
5:34 AM 9:42 AM 3:52 PM 11:39 PM
2.20 1.90 3.00 0.80
Wed 27th September
12°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
74%
Thu 28th September
12°
0.0mm
14kmh W
55%
Fri 29th September
13°
0.0mm
12kmh E
6%
Sat 30th September
15°
0.0mm
10kmh E
3%
Sun 1st October
15°
0.0mm
7kmh E
3%
Mon 2nd October
14°
0.1mm
6kmh WSW
53%
Tue 3rd October
11°
2.0mm
9kmh WSW
81%
Wed 4th October
14°
0.1mm
5kmh W
30%
Thu 5th October
13°
0.0mm
13kmh E
2%
Fri 6th October
16°
0.0mm
20kmh ESE
0%
Sat 7th October
18°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
0%
Sun 8th October
18°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
3%
Mon 9th October
18°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
15%
Tue 10th October
19°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
71%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° 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 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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

In conclusion, 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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