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South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
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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
8.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Mar 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 89 | 155 | 330 | 201 | 127 | 102 | 98 | 96 | 389 | 296 | 196 | 372 | 1256 | 1010 | 561 | 235 | 181 | 264 | 306 | 288 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:50AM 3.18 | 11:47PM 3.17 | 11:46AM 3.25 | 12:22AM 3.32 | 12:34PM 3.29 | 12:54AM 3.43 | 1:18PM 3.29 | 1:24AM 3.49 | 1:58PM 3.24 | 1:52AM 3.51 | 2:37PM 3.16 | 2:21AM 3.48 | 3:14PM 3.05 | 2:50AM 3.41 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:22PM 0.68 | 5:45AM 1.17 | 6:04PM 0.69 | 6:30AM 0.93 | 6:41PM 0.77 | 7:10AM 0.74 | 7:14PM 0.90 | 7:46AM 0.62 | 7:46PM 1.05 | 8:21AM 0.56 | 8:17PM 1.22 | 8:55AM 0.57 | 8:48PM 1.38 | ||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - |
Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 17 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | -3 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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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.











