South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Tuesday 06 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
8.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Chesterman Beach in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 7th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 7th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 7th Jan)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
7
7
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6
5
4
3
1
2
3
2
5
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
6
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
2
W
3
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
1.8
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)121717161515141312111413121817151413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33219413105291608169815495305615921122194160754391393520004424321827722889365223021722
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
15
NW
10
NW
35
NW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
40
ESE
15
ENE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:30AM
3.47
3:11PM
3.38
4:10AM
3.44
4:02PM
3.10
4:50AM
3.40
4:58PM
2.84
5:33AM
3.34
6:06PM
2.64
6:20AM
3.29
7:33PM
2.55
7:14AM
3.27
9:02PM
2.58
8:09AM
3.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
1.47
9:37PM
0.71
10:12AM
1.47
10:15PM
1.03
11:11AM
1.48
10:55PM
1.35
12:16PM
1.47
11:40PM
1.65
1:24PM
1.42
12:36AM
1.90
2:30PM
1.33
1:47AM
2.06
3:31PM
1.19
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tue
13
Sunrise-8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14-
Sunset--4:42--4:44--4:45--4:45--4:46--4:49--4:50
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Rain (mm)
710-------6101417-220213--
Temp. °C75556689888899991010111111
Feels °C (?)121-62344120-15444669910
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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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