China Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at China Beach
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 8s | WNW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 5°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 8s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 5°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 8s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 5°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 1.9ft | 8s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 5°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 4°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 4°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 5°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 6°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | ENE | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | E | 4kt | 11°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SE | 5kt | 13°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SE | 5kt | 13°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 3kt | SE | 5kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 9s | WNW | 4kt | SE | 5kt | 15°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | WNW | 3kt | SE | 4kt | 15°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 12s | W | 2kt | SE | 4kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 13s | W | 2kt | SE | 3kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 13s | W | 2kt | E | 3kt | 12°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 13s | W | 2kt | NE | 3kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | W | 2kt | N | 2kt | 9°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | W | 2kt | N | 2kt | 8°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 13s | W | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 7°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 13s | W | 3kt | NNE | 2kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
China Beach on Vancouver Island is a quite exposed beach break known for inconsistent surf, especially flat conditions during summer. It works best with offshore winds from the east-northeast and receives some shelter from northwest winds. The break responds to a mix of groundswells and windswells, with the ideal swell direction from the northwest. The beach predominantly offers left-hand waves and is rarely crowded, making it a quieter option for surfers. The best conditions occur when a NW swell coincides with E-NE offshore winds, with winter, particularly December, providing the most consistent clean waves.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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