South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
15.4° C
0.8° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 9th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
8
1.5
W
7
1
W
7
1
W
7
1.2
W
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
230
100
94
134
125
197
359
218
251
361
196
151
315
160
89
348
187
220
645
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
5
NE
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
WNW
0
N
10
SSE
5
W
10
SSW
5
SW
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
SW
10
WNW
0
W
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:04PM3.16m
4:06AM2.93m
4:38PM3.21m
4:56AM2.76m
5:15PM3.24m
5:54AM2.58m
5:59PM3.26m
7:08AM2.45m
6:53PM3.26m
8:38AM2.41m
7:59PM3.28m
10:07AM2.50m
9:11PM3.34m
Low Tide
10:12PM1.03m
10:10AM0.80m
11:01PM0.96m
10:45AM1.03m
11:56PM0.92m
11:25AM1.30m
00:59AM0.87m
12:16PM1.55m
2:10AM0.80m
1:27PM1.76m
3:24AM0.67m
2:55PM1.83m
4:34AM0.47m
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part cloud
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:05
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9:00
9:00
8:58
8:57
8:54
8:52
8:52
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Temp °C
15
16
15
17
18
18
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20
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15
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14
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16
Feels °C
11
14
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15
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17
15
15
15
15
12
13
14
15
14
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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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