
Surf Forecasts:
South Chesterman Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 1,206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Chesterman Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 120 | 118 | 228 | 228 | 207 | 408 | 557 | 449 | 342 | 310 | 295 | 370 | 255 | 263 | 211 | 164 | 144 | 118 | 85 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:49AM2.97m | 11:23PM3.39m | 12:29PM3.16m | 00:18AM3.45m | 1:05PM3.33m | 1:07AM3.45m | 1:39PM3.45m | 1:52AM3.38m | 2:12PM3.50m | 2:36AM3.26m | 2:43PM3.50m | 3:19AM3.10m | 3:14PM3.43m | 4:01AM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:24PM1.35m | 6:05AM0.31m | 6:15PM1.07m | 6:46AM0.30m | 7:02PM0.83m | 7:22AM0.40m | 7:45PM0.66m | 7:57AM0.57m | 8:26PM0.57m | 8:30AM0.79m | 9:06PM0.56m | 9:03AM1.04m | 9:46PM0.63m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
98 | 35 | 118 | 228 | 228 | 183 | 243 | 246 | 449 | 295 | 225 | 166 | 123 | 255 | 178 | 66 | 164 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
173 | 120 | 114 | 36 | 34 | 66 | 49 | 41 | 354 | 342 | 310 | 295 | 370 | 16 | 245 | 211 | 33 | 144 | 118 | 85 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | W 10 | W 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | S 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
20 | 46 | 85 | 120 | 102 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 25 | 34 | — | 14 | 24 | 21 | 59 | 57 | 54 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 207 | 408 | 557 | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | 263 | — | — | — | — | — | 229 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 151 | 0 | 120 | 166 | 172 | 124 | 1020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 1387 | 0 | 1 | 1022 | 0 | 92 | 1387 | 0 |
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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.










