Wickaninnish Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Wickaninnish
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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 | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 9s | W | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 12°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 9s | W | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 11°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 9°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NW | 4kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NNW | 3kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 9s | W | 4kt | NNE | 3kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 10s | W | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 10s | W | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 11s | W | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 12s | W | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 11s | W | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 11s | W | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 11s | W | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 7°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 11s | W | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 11s | W | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.6ft | 11s | W | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 8°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 11s | W | 2kt | E | 2kt | 10°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 11s | W | 2kt | SSE | 2kt | 12°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 11s | W | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 11s | W | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 11s | W | 3kt | WSW | 3kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 11s | W | 4kt | W | 3kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 11s | W | 4kt | W | 3kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 11s | W | 3kt | WNW | 3kt | 14°C | 9°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Wickaninnish on Vancouver Island is an exposed sandbar break known for its very consistent surf, especially during the summer months. It handles both wind and groundswells, with the ideal swell direction from the west-southwest, and performs best under offshore winds from the east. The break offers a variety of left and right-hand waves, but lacks natural protection from cross-shore winds, which can affect wave quality. When conditions line up, it can attract a crowd, so expect some competition in the lineup. The best surf occurs when a W-SW swell meets easterly winds, with July being the most reliable month for clean, rideable waves.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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