Surf Forecasts:
South Chesterman Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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197 | 186 | 183 | 178 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 67 | 66 | 129 | 114 | 203 | 197 | 104 | 183 | 219 | 163 | 125 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:06AM2.30m | 8:02PM2.86m | 10:29AM2.39m | 9:13PM2.88m | 11:20AM2.52m | 10:13PM2.96m | 11:58AM2.66m | 11:04PM3.06m | 12:29PM2.79m | 11:49PM3.16m | 12:59PM2.91m | 00:30AM3.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:17AM1.09m | 1:34PM1.93m | 3:29AM1.04m | 3:13PM1.96m | 4:32AM0.93m | 4:22PM1.87m | 5:22AM0.79m | 5:12PM1.73m | 6:02AM0.66m | 5:53PM1.57m | 6:36AM0.55m | 6:31PM1.38m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 |
197 | 161 | 144 | 129 | 88 | 87 | 61 | 45 | 66 | 54 | 26 | 203 | 52 | 74 | 183 | 219 | 101 | 98 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 7 |
188 | 186 | 183 | 178 | 101 | 99 | 98 | 67 | 6 | 129 | 114 | 30 | 197 | 104 | 65 | 120 | 163 | 125 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 |
58 | 3 | 15 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 66 | 66 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 80 | 77 | 50 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 85 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 60 | — | — | 14 | 25 | 99 | 72 | 192 | 113 | 107 | 61 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 227 | 22 | 10 | 120 | 764 | 120 | 120 | 686 | 92 | 124 | 227 | 92 |
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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.











