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Fourth of July Beach has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Fourth of July Beach
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Quick answer: Fourth of July Beach today
Fourth of July Beach is a BeachFinder spot in CA-W, CA. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 6 km/h · SE, uv 6.7, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
6 km/h · SE
UV
6.7
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 27, 03:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
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Updated: Jul 27, 03:15 AM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
13°C
UV index
6.7
Wind
6 km/h · SE
Gust 7 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Fourth of July Beach
Fourth of July Beach extends along the west coast of San Juan Island, in the San Juan Islands archipelago off the coast of British Columbia. Located about 1.4 km north of South Beach and immediately adjacent to the village of San Juan, this beach occupies a segment of the island's northwestern coastline, characterized by wooded cliffs plunging towards the Haro Strait. The shore, exposed to the marine influences of the North Pacific, benefits from clear views of the cold and often rough waters separating Canada from the United States. The site presents a typical morphology of the archipelago's coasts: a mix of pebbles and rocks extending to the high tide line, bordered by dense vegetation of conifers and coastal shrubs. Unlike South Beach, which stretches more broadly to the south, Fourth of July Beach retains a more confined and wild character, with limited access and a less frequented atmosphere. The beach remains largely in its natural state, without significant tourist facilities, making it a prime observation point for local marine fauna—seals, sea lions, and occasionally cetaceans—rather than a conventional swimming destination. Access to the site remains basic: no dedicated parking, no sanitary facilities or showers are present on site. The beach is not supervised and does not fly the Blue Flag. The lack of facilities for accessibility for people with reduced mobility reflects the status of this section of the coastline, which remains largely integrated into the natural landscape of the archipelago.
About this spot
The name "Fourth of July Beach" commemorates the American national holiday, a common naming tradition in the border regions of British Columbia where Anglo-Saxon communities of the 19th century marked the territory. Geologically, the beach is part of the San Juan Islands glacial furrow, formed during the retreat of Quaternary glaciers that carved these deep basins and shaped the current rocky coasts. Historically, these islands were at the heart of border disputes between the United States and Great Britain until the treaty of 1872 definitively established Canadian sovereignty. Today, Fourth of July Beach remains a discreet passage point for kayakers and marine life observers exploring the Haro Strait, far from the intensive tourist routes of Friday Harbor or Victoria.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Fourth of July Beach today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Fourth of July Beach today?
6 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Fourth of July Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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