South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.1° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 9th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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(10 max)
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
8
3.5
WNW
9
2.4
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.6
W
24
0.9
W
21
0.9
W
19
0.9
W
18
1.1
W
17
1.1
W
16
1.2
W
15
1.1
W
14
1.2
W
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
W
9
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1657
1640
960
506
401
729
598
498
710
582
674
476
565
248
404
399
340
532
334
532
272
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
45
WNW
5
N
0
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
E
10
SE
5
SE
5
E
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
0
NW
0
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
5
SW
10
E
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
12:29PM3.48m
00:58AM3.29m
1:01PM3.56m
1:42AM3.26m
1:31PM3.58m
2:23AM3.19m
2:01PM3.54m
3:04AM3.08m
2:32PM3.46m
3:44AM2.95m
3:03PM3.34m
4:28AM2.81m
3:36PM3.19m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.62m
6:51AM0.93m
7:26PM0.50m
7:26AM1.10m
8:03PM0.45m
8:00AM1.28m
8:39PM0.47m
8:33AM1.45m
9:16PM0.56m
9:06AM1.62m
9:56PM0.70m
9:41AM1.77m
10:39PM0.86m
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Temp °C
12
13
12
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
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14
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Feels °C
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11
9
10
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9
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8
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9
8
9
14
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15
12
14
12
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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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