South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.1
WNW
1.8
WNW
2.4
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.8
WSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
W
1.3
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
WNW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)791010109988141417109881178814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)59263160211028134763292267310312395105215179123286191273354268
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
5
SW
10
WNW
5
N
10
S
5
SW
10
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
W
10
WNW
5
NNE
5
S
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
oncrossglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
on
glassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:44PM
3.21
12:04PM
3.08
12:16AM
3.42
12:52PM
3.18
12:50AM
3.61
1:40PM
3.22
1:26AM
3.75
2:27PM
3.22
2:04AM
3.81
3:17PM
3.15
2:45AM
3.77
4:10PM
3.03
3:30AM
3.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
0.86
5:58AM
0.83
6:03PM
0.86
6:40AM
0.50
6:39PM
0.93
7:23AM
0.23
7:17PM
1.04
8:06AM
0.07
7:57PM
1.19
8:51AM
0.02
8:39PM
1.34
9:39AM
0.08
9:26PM
1.50
10:31AM
0.24
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20
Sunset8:13--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:19--8:21--8:22--
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
9332-----------------
Temp. °C7669868877710111314151513131513
Feels °C (?)1-4243343345561012121311121411
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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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