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South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast
/ Vancouver Island (15 breaks) / British Columbia (15 breaks) /
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South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
South Chesterman Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 491 | 218 | 226 | 1014 | 1076 | 1075 | 828 | 828 | 730 | 541 | 291 | 1966 | 12259 | 2494 | 1154 | 396 | 279 | 574 | 812 | 1137 | 1053 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:37AM 3.73 | 3:22PM 3.24 | 3:13AM 3.75 | 4:12PM 3.09 | 3:52AM 3.69 | 5:08PM 2.91 | 4:38AM 3.55 | 6:17PM 2.73 | 5:34AM 3.35 | 7:39PM 2.64 | 6:50AM 3.17 | 9:05PM 2.68 | 8:20AM 3.08 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:23PM 0.90 | 9:08AM 0.37 | 8:59PM 1.11 | 9:53AM 0.37 | 9:39PM 1.34 | 10:43AM 0.47 | 10:24PM 1.58 | 11:42AM 0.63 | 11:21PM 1.79 | 12:53PM 0.78 | 12:39AM 1.92 | 2:14PM 0.84 | 2:18AM 1.90 | 3:30PM 0.80 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 2 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
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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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