Wickaninnish Surf Report & Forecast

Area C (Long Beach), British Columbia

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🌬️ WIND

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4
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🌊 SWELL

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E
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W
4.7
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
4.7ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
11s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
7°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.7ft @
12s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 4.7ft swell with quality 11s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.0-4.7ft 💨 2-4kt 🌡️ 7-14°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft9sW4ktWNW4kt12°C9°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft9sW4ktWNW4kt11°C9°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft9sW4ktNW4kt9°C9°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft9sW4ktNW4kt8°C9°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft9sW4ktNNW3kt8°C9°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft9sW4ktNNE3kt8°C9°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft10sW4ktNE3kt8°C9°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft10sW4ktNE3kt7°C9°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft11sW4ktNE4kt7°C9°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sW4ktNE4kt7°C9°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft11sW4ktNE3kt7°C9°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft11sW3ktNE3kt7°C9°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft11sW3ktNE3kt7°C9°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft11sW3ktNE3kt8°C9°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft11sW3ktNE2kt8°C9°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft11sW2ktNE2kt8°C9°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft11sW2ktE2kt10°C9°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft11sW2ktSSE2kt12°C9°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft11sW2ktSSW2kt14°C9°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft11sW2ktSW2kt14°C9°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft11sW3ktWSW3kt14°C9°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft11sW4ktW3kt14°C9°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.2ft11sW4ktW3kt14°C9°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.1ft11sW3ktWNW3kt14°C9°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-4.1ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 8-14°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
POOR3 excellent hours
🌊 1.0-2.6ft 💨 3-16kt 🌡️ 2-10°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-6.6ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 4-9°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-5.7ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 4-11°C

Friday

Apr 10
EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-7.6ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 4-10°C

Saturday

Apr 11
GOOD12 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-6.2ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 4-10°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:3.6ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:1-11kt WNW
Water Temperature:9°C

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.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Area C (Long Beach) | County: Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District | State: British Columbia | Country: Canada | Road: Multi-use pathway | Full Address: Multi-use pathway, Area C (Long Beach), Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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