South Chesterman Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 49.11° N 125.89° W

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's South Chesterman Beach sea temperature is
12.3° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 12.3 °C

(Slightly cooler than normal)

Mean: 13.2 °C
Range: 11.9 °C to 15.3 °C
Statistics for 19 Jun (1981–2005)
  • neoprene wetsuit hood for warmth and a watertight seal in cold sea temperatures
  • neoprene gloves for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.

The water temperature (12 °C) at South Chesterman Beach is quite cold. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to get away with a good sealed spring wetsuit but you won't overheat in a winter wetsuit, gloves boots and a hood. Effective windchill factor of (11 °C).

Canada Sea Water Temperature

Map of current Canada
Surface Water Temperatures

(based on measurements from oceanographic satellites)
Canada Water Temperature Anomaly

Map of current Canada
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

(compared with long term averages
at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for South Chesterman Beach. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

South Chesterman Beach Water Temperature Graph

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at South Chesterman Beach can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at South Chesterman Beach. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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