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 16° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 15%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 15kmh from the West-Northwest. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

French Beach faces West-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:00 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 16° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

FRENCH BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 15° 18° 18° 17° 12°
35% 37% 25% 4% 4% 3% 8% 8%
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 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 16° 19° 19° 17° 13°
16% 19% 39% 13% 6% 6% 3% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 16° 16° 14°
72% 76% 83% 85% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14° 14° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.5mm 0.4mm 1.5mm 0.9mm 0.3mm 1.2mm 0.6mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 16° 18° 18° 17° 15°
100% 100% 99% 90% 75% 52% 8% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 17° 19° 20° 18° 15°
6% 0% 1% 29% 83% 83% 53% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 26th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 8.4s 6.7s 8.8s 8.8s 6.3s
Sat 27th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.8m
0.5m
0.1m
0.4m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
6.1s 9.3s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.7s 8.8s
Sun 28th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
7.9s 7.6s 7.8s 8.3s 8.2s 8.0s 8.0s 8.5s
Mon 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
8.8s 8.7s 8.3s 8.5s 8.6s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s
Tue 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
2
kmh
3
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Wed 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
8.2s 8.3s 8.3s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s 8.6s 8.7s
Thu 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
8.8s 8.9s 9.0s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 7.4s 8.5s
Fri 26th July
4:57 AM 11:31 AM 6:24 PM
2.40 1.10 2.70
Sat 27th July
1:01 AM 6:16 AM 11:57 AM 6:58 PM
1.50 2.10 1.40 2.90
Sun 28th July
2:24 AM 8:03 AM 12:16 PM 7:38 PM
1.30 1.80 1.60 3.00
Mon 29th July
3:45 AM 10:57 AM 11:59 AM 8:24 PM
1.00 1.80 1.80 3.00
Tue 30th July
4:54 AM 9:15 PM
0.80 3.10
Wed 31st July
5:52 AM 10:09 PM
0.70 3.10
Thu 1st August
6:42 AM 11:02 PM
0.60 3.10
Fri 26th July
18°
0.0mm
7kmh N
15%
Sat 27th July
20°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
18%
Sun 28th July
17°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
89%
Mon 29th July
15°
5.5mm
5kmh SSE
100%
Tue 30th July
15°
1.0mm
3kmh E
100%
Wed 31st July
19°
0.0mm
7kmh NNW
66%
Thu 1st August
21°
0.0mm
10kmh E
33%
Fri 2nd August
22°
0.0mm
9kmh E
28%
Sat 3rd August
22°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
4%
Sun 4th August
20°
0.1mm
8kmh N
24%
Mon 5th August
21°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
14%
Tue 6th August
22°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
12%
Wed 7th August
21°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
30%
Thu 8th August
20°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
47%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 3 days of light rain with an average of 2.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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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