South Chesterman Beach Surf Report & Forecast

Tofino, British Columbia

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Current Surf Conditions at South Chesterman Beach

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Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
4
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
4.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
4.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
11s
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WIND GUSTS
4kt
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AIR TEMP
10°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 4.3ft swell with quality 11s ground swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.4ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 9-10°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
FAIR
3.8ft9sW9ktNW10kt10°C10°C0mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
3.8ft9sW10ktNW11kt10°C10°C0mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
3.8ft9sW10ktNW12kt10°C10°C0mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
3.7ft9sW11ktNW13kt9°C10°C0mm
4:00 AM
FAIR
3.8ft9sW10ktNW12kt10°C10°C0mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
3.9ft9sW10ktNW11kt10°C10°C0mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
4ft9sW9ktNW10kt10°C10°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft10sW7ktNNW8kt10°C9°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft11sW6ktNNW6kt10°C9°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft11sW4ktN4kt10°C9°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft11sW4ktN4kt10°C9°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft11sW4ktN4kt10°C9°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft11sW3ktN3kt10°C9°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft11sW3ktNNE3kt10°C9°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft11sW2ktNNE2kt10°C9°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft11sW2ktNE2kt10°C9°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft11sW1ktN2kt10°C9°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4ft11sW1ktNNW1kt10°C9°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.9ft11sW1ktWNW1kt10°C9°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft11sW3ktWNW3kt10°C9°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft11sW5ktWNW5kt10°C9°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft11sW7ktWNW7kt10°C10°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft11sW8ktNW8kt10°C10°C0mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft11sW9ktNW10kt10°C10°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
POOR1 good hours
🌊 1.0-3.5ft 💨 10-29kt 🌡️ 8-10°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.0-1.3ft 💨 19-31kt 🌡️ 7-8°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-6.0ft 💨 3-25kt 🌡️ 8-9°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-4.7ft 💨 1-10kt 🌡️ 8-9°C

Friday

Apr 10
POOR6 excellent hours
🌊 0.9-5.5ft 💨 2-28kt 🌡️ 8-9°C

Saturday

Apr 11
POORCheck individual hours
🌊 0.9-1.5ft 💨 12-30kt 🌡️ 7-8°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.1ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:1-29kt NW
Water Temperature:9-10°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Tofino | County: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District | State: British Columbia | Country: Canada | Postcode: V0R 2Z0 | Road: Thornberg Crescent | Full Address: Thornberg Crescent, Tofino, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE

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