South Chesterman Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at South Chesterman 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 | FAIR | 3.8ft | 9s | W | 9kt | NW | 10kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 3.8ft | 9s | W | 10kt | NW | 11kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 3.8ft | 9s | W | 10kt | NW | 12kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 3.7ft | 9s | W | 11kt | NW | 13kt | 9°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 3.8ft | 9s | W | 10kt | NW | 12kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 9s | W | 10kt | NW | 11kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 4ft | 9s | W | 9kt | NW | 10kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 10s | W | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 11s | W | 6kt | NNW | 6kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 11s | W | 4kt | N | 4kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 11s | W | 4kt | N | 4kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 11s | W | 4kt | N | 4kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 11s | W | 3kt | N | 3kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 11s | W | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 11s | W | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 11s | W | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 11s | W | 1kt | N | 2kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 11s | W | 1kt | NNW | 1kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 11s | W | 1kt | WNW | 1kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 11s | W | 3kt | WNW | 3kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 11s | W | 5kt | WNW | 5kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 11s | W | 7kt | WNW | 7kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 11s | W | 8kt | NW | 8kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 3.6ft | 11s | W | 9kt | NW | 10kt | 10°C | 10°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
South Chesterman Beach on Vancouver Island is a fairly exposed beach break known for its reliable surf, especially during the winter months. It works best with offshore winds from the northeast and receives some shelter from north-northwest winds. The break handles both wind and groundswells, with the ideal swell direction from the west, and offers a balance of left- and right-hand waves. It is surfable at all stages of the tide and is typically uncrowded, even when conditions are good. Optimal surf occurs when a west swell pairs with NE offshore winds, with February delivering 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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