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South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 08 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
8.8° 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 Friday (Jan 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 9th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 12th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 141mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
2
4
3
3
4
5
0
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.1
W
2
W
3.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.5
W
3
W
4.5
SW
4.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.1
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
1.8
SW
1.8
W
1.8
W
Period(s) (?)141312111313121716151313121212111414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28421514117926506763597125553859513087696687466030691869139811264493388211441044933
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
25
WNW
25
WNW
10
N
10
ESE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:09PM
2.68
9:02AM
3.34
11:00PM
2.80
9:50AM
3.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:57AM
2.12
4:23PM
1.04
3:53AM
2.11
5:06PM
0.88
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:14--8:12--8:11-
Sunset--4:45--4:45--4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:52
light rain
rain showers
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heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
42-24924222556244212--7-----
Temp. °C999988899101010101213121011755
Feels °C (?)54223224458781011955123
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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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