South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 26 Dec 2025 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
9.6° 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 Saturday (Dec 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 27th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 27th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 2nd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
3
2
1
0
0
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
1
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
1.1
W
2.2
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)118101098881213131313121212121210108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7577431967727344115541491486182520272121214518861543124511667977038671014
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
35
NW
25
NNW
5
NNE
0
SSW
10
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
2.96
5:39AM
3.29
5:44PM
2.79
6:27AM
3.39
7:08PM
2.71
7:19AM
3.53
8:33PM
2.75
8:13AM
3.67
9:48PM
2.89
9:07AM
3.82
10:55PM
3.04
10:01AM
3.94
11:50PM
3.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:55AM
1.68
10:54PM
1.13
12:04PM
1.52
11:43PM
1.34
1:12PM
1.31
12:40AM
1.56
2:18PM
1.05
1:43AM
1.76
3:20PM
0.78
2:50AM
1.88
4:18PM
0.53
3:55AM
1.94
5:14PM
0.31
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:18--8:18--
Sunset-4:30--4:30--4:31--4:32--4:34--4:35--4:36-
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
1----3-331--12132----13
Temp. °C664443667777677999101010
Feels °C (?)-2-3-4220113344344645543
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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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