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South Chesterman Beach Surf Forecast
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South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 PDT
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 Tuesday (Jul 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Chesterman Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 333 | 295 | 528 | 727 | 956 | 940 | 685 | 576 | 690 | 529 | 1147 | 1321 | 215 | 121 | 183 | 168 | 160 | 214 | 204 | 159 | 320 | 215 | 223 | 200 | 176 | 163 | 208 | 288 | 951 | 2013 | 448 | 559 | 2146 | 315 | 385 | 488 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:01PM 3.13 | 4:56AM 2.89 | 5:42PM 3.19 | 5:56AM 2.70 | 6:26PM 3.24 | 7:09AM 2.54 | 7:18PM 3.29 | 8:35AM 2.48 | 8:16PM 3.34 | 10:01AM 2.53 | 9:17PM 3.40 | 11:16AM 2.66 | 10:19PM 3.47 | 12:16PM 2.81 | 11:18PM 3.54 | 1:05PM 2.94 | 12:15AM 3.58 | 1:48PM 3.04 | 1:07AM 3.57 | 2:28PM 3.11 | 1:56AM 3.49 | 3:05PM 3.15 | 2:41AM 3.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:28AM 0.50 | 11:06PM 1.11 | 11:07AM 0.73 | 12:06AM 1.01 | 11:50AM 1.00 | 1:10AM 0.90 | 12:41PM 1.29 | 2:18AM 0.78 | 1:43PM 1.55 | 3:27AM 0.64 | 2:58PM 1.72 | 4:34AM 0.47 | 4:14PM 1.76 | 5:36AM 0.30 | 5:21PM 1.69 | 6:30AM 0.15 | 6:17PM 1.57 | 7:18AM 0.06 | 7:09PM 1.43 | 8:01AM 0.04 | 7:57PM 1.31 | 8:39AM 0.10 | 8:42PM 1.22 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Continuing clean conditions at South Chesterman Beach (calm at Tofino Airport 10 km from South Chesterman Beach). 1.7m 8 s period swell from W. Swells combining. Closeout sets possible
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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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