South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
15.9° C
1.2° 

South Chesterman Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


South Chesterman Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, WNW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Chesterman Beach this week:

The surf forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Chesterman Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
1.6
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
1
W
7
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
113
150
145
122
99
89
84
104
79
171
142
239
252
95
129
206
124
119
149
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
S
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
10
NW
10
S
5
W
5
ESE
10
S
5
W
5
NW
5
SSW
10
NW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:11PM3.34m
11:18AM2.66m
10:19PM3.44m
12:11PM2.85m
11:23PM3.55m
12:56PM3.02m
00:21AM3.62m
1:36PM3.18m
1:15AM3.61m
2:15PM3.30m
2:04AM3.53m
2:51PM3.38m
2:51AM3.37m
Low Tide
2:55PM1.83m
4:34AM0.47m
4:17PM1.75m
5:34AM0.27m
5:23PM1.57m
6:26AM0.09m
6:20PM1.34m
7:12AM0.00m
7:12PM1.12m
7:52AM0.02m
8:01PM0.94m
8:30AM0.15m
8:48PM0.82m
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clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:50
8:47
8:46
8:45
8:43
8:40
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Temp °C
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
16
15
14
15
15
15
15
17
18
18
19
Feels °C
12
11
13
13
12
14
12
13
15
14
12
14
15
15
15
15
17
19
17
18
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Information about the South Chesterman Beach Surf forecast

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