Surf Forecasts:
Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with 871 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 9th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WSW 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 16 |
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220 | 140 | 385 | 656 | 516 | 865 | 856 | 603 | 705 | 589 | 407 | 402 | 362 | 191 | 165 | 186 | 118 | 178 | 319 | 198 | 203 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 7:41PM3.03m | 7:46AM2.48m | 8:23PM3.17m | 9:09AM2.49m | 9:07PM3.34m | 10:25AM2.59m | 9:54PM3.52m | 11:30AM2.74m | 10:43PM3.69m | 12:29PM2.88m | 11:34PM3.83m | 1:22PM3.00m | 00:26AM3.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09AM1.48m | 1:40PM1.30m | 3:11AM1.16m | 2:36PM1.44m | 4:07AM0.80m | 3:35PM1.56m | 5:00AM0.45m | 4:33PM1.63m | 5:52AM0.14m | 5:30PM1.65m | 6:43AM-0.09m | 6:25PM1.63m | 7:33AM-0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | |
— | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:35 | 9:36 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 10 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 |
91 | 89 | 104 | 449 | 405 | 301 | 237 | 184 | 705 | 589 | 407 | 402 | 362 | 92 | 116 | 186 | 64 | 151 | 175 | 198 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 11 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
220 | 74 | 41 | 656 | 516 | 865 | 856 | 603 | 153 | 160 | 115 | 181 | 18 | 191 | 165 | 74 | 118 | 178 | 178 | 153 | 203 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | WSW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 |
41 | 140 | 102 | 136 | 92 | 87 | 67 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 16 | — | 18 | 18 | 37 | 19 | 73 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 107 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
— | — | 385 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 33 | 54 | 190 | 112 | 72 | 108 | — | — | 319 | 104 | 46 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 597 | 837 | 1465 | 0 | 216 | 1464 | 0 | 253 | 1095 | 0 | 212 | 1093 | 0 | 212 | 236 | 0 | 91 | 236 | 0 | 228 |
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Information about the Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) 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 (Nootka Island (Calvin Bay)) 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 Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) 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.
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