Jordan River Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Canada – Vancouver Island)
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Surf Break: Jordan River
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Surf Break: Jordan River
| Name: | Jordan River |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Jordan River in Vancouver Island is a fairly exposed reef and point break that has reasonably consistent surf The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the west. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Take special care here if it gets very crowded.
Overall Jordan River Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Jordan River surf quality by season and Jordan River surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Jordan River |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Jordan River:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Sombrio Beach | 11 mi |
| Second closest break | Pillar Point | 15 mi |
| Third closest break | Deep Creek | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Twin Rivers | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hoko River Kydaka | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Jordan River: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Neah Bay Buoy | 36 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Halibut Bank Buoy | 65 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Cape Elizabeth | 81 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | La Perouse Bank Buoy | 98 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sentry Shoal Buoy | 116 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Jordan River: |
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| Closest tide station | Point No Point, British Columbia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Point No Point, British Columbia (2) | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Sooke, British Columbia | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Sooke, British Columbia (2) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Sooke Basin, British Columbia | 12 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Jordan River: |
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| Closest ski area | Hurricane Ridge (United States) | 34 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Cypress Mountain (Canada) | 76 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Grouse Mountain (Canada) | 78 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Seymour (Canada) | 78 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Baker (United States) | 101 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Jordan River: |
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| Closest city location | Sooke (Canada) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Victoria (Canada) | 27 mi |
| Third closest city location | Saanich (Canada) | 28 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Duncan (Canada) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lake Cowichan (Canada) | 29 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Jordan River is Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Canada, 48 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Jordan River is Port Angeles Cgas Airport (NOW) in USA, 49 km (30 miles) away.
- Third is Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Canada, 73 km (45 miles) away.
- Whidbey Island Nas Airport (NUW) in USA is 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Canada is the fifth nearest airport to Jordan River and is 105 km (65 miles) away.
