South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
14.5° C
0.2° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 316 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1
W
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
0.4
SW
18
1.4
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
7
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
1.7
WNW
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
253
169
109
163
118
82
135
131
160
306
150
145
225
99
89
84
104
79
129
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
0
N
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
E
10
S
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
SW
15
WNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:59PM3.26m
7:08AM2.45m
6:53PM3.26m
8:38AM2.41m
7:59PM3.28m
10:07AM2.50m
9:11PM3.34m
11:18AM2.66m
10:19PM3.44m
12:11PM2.85m
11:23PM3.55m
12:56PM3.02m
00:21AM3.62m
Low Tide
00:59AM0.87m
12:16PM1.55m
2:10AM0.80m
1:27PM1.76m
3:24AM0.67m
2:55PM1.83m
4:34AM0.47m
4:17PM1.75m
5:34AM0.27m
5:23PM1.57m
6:26AM0.09m
6:20PM1.34m
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6:01
6:03
6:05
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6:07
6:09
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8:57
8:54
8:52
8:52
8:50
8:47
8:46
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Temp °C
17
17
16
15
16
15
15
15
14
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Feels °C
17
16
16
15
15
15
14
13
15
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14
14
15
12
14
13
13
13
13
12
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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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