South Chesterman Beach surf break

South Chesterman Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 PST
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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
10.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Chesterman Beach in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 3rd Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 10th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 8th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
3
0
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.8
WSW
1.6
W
1.5
W
2.1
WSW
3
WSW
4
W
2
W
2.2
W
1.6
W
2.3
SW
3
WSW
3
W
4
W
4.5
WSW
5
W
4
WSW
4
WSW
4
W
Period(s) (?)131312131211119111011961011141413131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)98665351397776158699014063659724121339345514412365589374387968550743604793
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
W
25
NW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
E
25
S
20
W
5
SW
40
SE
25
SW
40
W
15
WNW
40
WSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
3.96
11:53PM
3.26
11:11AM
4.07
12:46AM
3.33
11:59AM
4.10
1:37AM
3.36
12:48PM
4.04
2:27AM
3.34
1:39PM
3.88
3:17AM
3.30
2:32PM
3.64
4:08AM
3.25
3:28PM
3.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:23PM
0.19
5:07AM
1.67
6:12PM
0.04
5:59AM
1.71
7:01PM
-0.01
6:50AM
1.72
7:50PM
0.04
7:43AM
1.73
8:39PM
0.17
8:37AM
1.73
9:28PM
0.37
9:36AM
1.74
10:17PM
0.62
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:58--8:00--8:00--8:02--8:03--8:03--8:04--
Sunset-4:27--4:27--4:25--4:25--4:25--4:24--4:24-
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--53-344-112418121532541111
Temp. °C88889989910910111010101210997
Feels °C (?)665477575468656251503
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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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