South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 02 Jan 2026 PST
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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
9.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)
Nearby Cam: 1km away, Live From Long Beach Lodge Tofino


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Chesterman Beach this week:

The surf forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 2nd Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 8th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
3
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
4
4
6
7
5
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.2
SSW
2.5
S
2
S
2.5
SSW
2.1
S
1.6
S
1
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.7
SSW
2.2
W
3
W
1.8
W
3.5
W
4
W
4
W
4
W
2.5
W
Period(s) (?)1212111212111112111110116910191417161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1921611403871850918145211945952244004512027751522219855058667780766172877
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
SSE
20
E
25
E
30
SSW
15
W
15
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
SSE
20
ENE
25
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
10
N
20
NNW
25
NW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:56AM
4.02
12:39AM
3.31
11:50AM
4.05
1:25AM
3.40
12:43PM
4.00
2:08AM
3.45
1:33PM
3.86
2:49AM
3.47
2:22PM
3.64
3:30AM
3.47
3:11PM
3.38
4:10AM
3.44
4:02PM
3.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
0.16
5:52AM
1.77
6:53PM
0.08
6:44AM
1.66
7:37PM
0.10
7:35AM
1.56
8:19PM
0.22
8:26AM
1.50
8:59PM
0.43
9:18AM
1.47
9:37PM
0.71
10:12AM
1.47
10:15PM
1.03
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:15--8:15--
Sunset-4:37--4:37--4:38--4:39--4:40--4:42--4:44-
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Rain (mm)
-216882563---1311-74-----
Temp. °C91091098866665565553553
Feels °C (?)5747532232222-1211-1-2-2-1
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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 12 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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