Open Water Data

Gonzales Beach

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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  • Enterococcus
    FAIL 74mpn (single) Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 7:10pm
  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 11:58pm
  • Air Temperature
    10.9°C / 51.6°F (air) Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am
  • Wind
    3.6 - 7.6km/h NNW 348° Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am
  • Clear
    Clear Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am
  • Humidity
    72% Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 1:30am

Gonzales Beach is a sheltered, sandy beach in the neighbourhood of Fairfield, just east of downtown Victoria.  It is a popular spot for skimboarding and swimming. The beach itself is sandy, but also has rugged sections where driftwood has come ashore.  Private residences line the beach. This is also a great spot to spend a relaxing afternoon and enjoy the sun and views of the Olympic Mountains.

The main access to the beach is located off Crescent Road, near the south end of Richmond Road. There are public washroom facilities and a small parking area, as well as some stairs and a ramp down to the beach.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the summer months, but are welcome here (leash optional) from September 1 to May 31.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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