St Catharines Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.27° N 79.12° W

Issued: 7 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's St Catharines sea temperature is
14.8° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

St Catharines surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
SW
20
W
15
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
SW
25
W
25
W
15
W
20
W
5
W
10
ESE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
E
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
Low Tide
cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:54
8:54
8:55
8:55
8:57
8:57
8:58
 mm
1
8
1
9
5
2
1
1
24
Temp °C
20
25
21
21
26
23
22
25
25
24
22
20
19
22
21
18
21
19
15
16
18
Feels °C
22
27
24
21
28
24
22
24
27
25
21
17
15
18
18
13
19
17
10
11
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
628
2733
676
1032
914
528
529
534
538
538
615
544
631
1869
631
1263
1869
1152
1160
770
1160
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Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the St Catharines Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for St Catharines provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Catharines can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Catharines 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 (St Catharines) 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 St Catharines 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Lake Ontario - Canada? If you are looking for accommodation near St Catharines, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lake Ontario - Canada, consider staying in Saint Catharines which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Lake Ontario - Canada where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Thorold which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls and Welland.

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