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Jordan River Surf Forecast
/ Vancouver Island (15 breaks) / British Columbia (15 breaks) /
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Jordan River surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jordan River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jordan River sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jordan River this week:
The surf forecast for Jordan River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jordan River in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jordan River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 10 | W 12 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | |
96 | 350 | 1037 | 1014 | 663 | 633 | 547 | 390 | 289 | 275 | 231 | 190 | 131 | 196 | 408 | 1055 | 619 | 707 | 650 | 322 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:20AM3.40m | 5:58PM2.44m | 2:01AM3.38m | 6:58PM2.46m | 2:45AM3.27m | 7:51PM2.49m | 3:29AM3.08m | 8:32PM2.54m | 9:06PM2.62m | 5:04AM2.50m | 9:37PM2.71m | 7:53AM2.19m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53AM0.08m | 7:43PM2.42m | 10:41AM0.12m | 8:27PM2.45m | 11:30AM0.27m | 9:33PM2.47m | 12:18PM0.48m | 11:27PM2.47m | 1:06PM0.75m | 1:47AM2.38m | 1:49PM1.03m | 3:54AM2.15m | 2:29PM1.32m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
 | 8:51 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 9:00 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 12 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 47 | 350 | 1037 | 1014 | 663 | 633 | 547 | 390 | 289 | 275 | 231 | 190 | 131 | 196 | 408 | 1055 | 619 | 33 | 650 | 219 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 18 | W 15 | WNW 14 | W 7 |
| kJ | 96 | 249 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 40 | 83 | 57 | 48 | 47 | 25 | 163 | 322 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | W 26 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | — | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 32 | 20 | — | 13 | 7 | 22 | 22 | — | 18 | 18 | — | 15 | 33 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 39 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 707 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 1101 | 253 | 24 | 24 | 1281 | 11 | 0 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 931 | 25 | 0 | 932 | 17 | 1066 | 737 | 24 | 89 | 721 |
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Information about the Jordan River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jordan River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jordan River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jordan River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jordan River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jordan River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Jordan River is 43 km (27 miles) from the city of Victoria. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Victoria. Victoria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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