South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

Issued: 4 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
13.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

South Chesterman Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


South Chesterman Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s 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 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
21
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
373
190
197
140
316
152
305
264
388
388
323
547
399
464
447
334
464
393
287
294
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
5
W
5
SW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NW
10
W
10
W
0
NE
5
SSE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:47PM2.94m
4:19AM2.90m
5:23PM2.98m
5:11AM2.73m
6:02PM3.03m
6:11AM2.57m
6:46PM3.11m
7:25AM2.45m
7:37PM3.20m
8:49AM2.43m
8:32PM3.31m
10:10AM2.51m
9:30PM3.43m
11:23AM2.66m
Low Tide
10:35PM1.40m
10:46AM0.71m
11:28PM1.31m
11:24AM0.89m
00:28AM1.20m
12:06PM1.11m
1:31AM1.05m
12:57PM1.33m
2:36AM0.86m
1:58PM1.54m
3:41AM0.64m
3:08PM1.67m
4:45AM0.41m
cloud
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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5:24
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:30
9:29
9:29
9:28
9:28
9:27
9:25
 mm
1
9
Temp °C
12
12
13
14
13
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
11
8
13
11
9
13
10
10
13
12
13
12
9
9
10
9
10
12
13
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
W
8
0.6
W
12
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.6
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
8
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
W
9
1
W
8
0.9
SSW
16
1
W
8
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
10
Energy kJ
86
226
190
101
127
108
152
61
154
151
143
323
547
146
136
447
114
189
198
251
267
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SW
20
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
W
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
217
166
95
136
138
316
43
305
264
388
388
53
142
399
464
105
334
464
393
287
294
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
12
0.4
W
13
0.5
W
12
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SW
24
0.2
SSW
23
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
21
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
70
55
73
96
140
141
54
150
116
261
206
11
2
142
9
123
45
2
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
Energy kJ
373
197
115
95
106
41
169
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
686
0
120
686
92
151
1387
92
92
92
124
124
1386
136
1286
92
0
1
686
172
686
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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.

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