Site Message - Issued Wednesday September 8th. We have merged wave models for the Mediterranean, Baltic and Black Seas with the Global Model. Testing on our development machines suggests that things should run smoothly now that this is live but life is rarely this simple. If the next update of forecasts and maps looks like it is broken, this is probably the cause and we will have to revert to the previous model while we investigate. If it works ok, 72 hour forecasts for these areas will be available from now on. Because they tend to receive local wind swells rather than oceanic ground swells, things are not very predictable beyond 3 days which is why they won't go out to 7 days like our other forecasts.
Tofino Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Vancouver Island, Canada)
Photo credit: longbeachlodge
Surf Break: Tofino
| Name: | Tofino |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Tofino in Vancouver Island is a sheltered beach break that has fairly consistent surf Ideal winds are from the east northeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the west. Waves at the beach break both left and right. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for dangerous rips.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Vancouver Island surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Tofino
Visitor Reviews of Tofino
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tofino:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Long Beach | 14 mi |
| Second closest break | Florencia Bay | 16 mi |
| Third closest break | Nootka Island | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Port Renfrew | 79 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Neah Bay | 80 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tofino: |
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| Closest wave buoy | La Perouse Bank Buoy | 22 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Sentry Shoal Buoy | 67 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Neah Bay Buoy | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Brooks Buoy | 99 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Halibut Bank Buoy | 100 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tofino: |
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| Closest tide station | Tofino, British Columbia (2) | 0 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Tofino, British Columbia | 1 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kennedy Cove, British Columbia | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Riley Cove, British Columbia | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Riley Cove, British Columbia (2) | 21 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tofino: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Washington (Canada) | 49 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Cain (Canada) | 77 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cypress Mountain (Canada) | 123 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Grouse Mountain (Canada) | 128 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Seymour (Canada) | 134 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tofino: |
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| Closest city location | Gold River (Canada) | 45 mi |
| Second closest city location | Port Alberni (Canada) | 49 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tahsis (Canada) | 63 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Duncan Bay (Canada) | 70 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Powell River (Canada) | 79 mi |
This is the surf forecast page for Tofino, Vancouver Island. Use the tab navigation above to view Tofino sea temperature, Tofino photographs, Tofino detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Tofino webcams, current wind from Vancouver Island live weather stations and Tofino tide predictions. The Canada swell maps link will open up the big picture showing Canada and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from Canada wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Tofino. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Vancouver Island surf breaks near to Tofino to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.
