South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.7° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 999 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with W 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Chesterman Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 24th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 30th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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1.8
W
11
1.6
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10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
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13
0.6
W
17
1.3
W
15
1.3
W
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
2.2
WSW
9
1.9
WSW
9
2.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
771
545
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284
221
110
648
355
207
127
134
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206
763
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499
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Wind (km/h)
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5
N
10
NNW
10
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10
NNE
15
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
5
SSW
15
WNW
5
NNE
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15
WNW
5
N
10
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10
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15
ESE
20
ESE
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10
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High Tide
11:27PM3.05m
12:14PM3.06m
00:10AM3.14m
12:43PM3.22m
00:52AM3.20m
1:11PM3.37m
1:33AM3.23m
1:40PM3.50m
2:16AM3.20m
2:11PM3.60m
3:00AM3.13m
2:45PM3.64m
3:48AM3.02m
Low Tide
5:30PM1.39m
5:55AM0.74m
6:09PM1.12m
6:27AM0.71m
6:47PM0.86m
6:58AM0.73m
7:24PM0.62m
7:28AM0.82m
8:03PM0.44m
8:00AM0.96m
8:43PM0.33m
8:35AM1.15m
9:26PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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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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