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China Beach Surf Forecast
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China Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
China Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's China Beach sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for China Beach this week:
The surf forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at China Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for China Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | |
480 | 345 | 272 | 335 | 268 | 228 | 278 | 296 | 220 | 181 | 255 | 435 | 801 | 581 | 546 | 350 | 339 | 266 | 195 | 191 | 141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:08AM2.64m | 1:23PM2.04m | 00:33AM2.70m | 2:10PM2.03m | 1:00AM2.74m | 2:55PM2.01m | 1:29AM2.74m | 3:40PM1.97m | 1:59AM2.72m | 4:27PM1.92m | 2:32AM2.67m | 5:20PM1.87m | 3:06AM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:52PM1.15m | 7:04AM0.52m | 6:24PM1.28m | 7:39AM0.38m | 6:54PM1.39m | 8:15AM0.30m | 7:24PM1.48m | 8:51AM0.28m | 7:54PM1.56m | 9:30AM0.31m | 8:23PM1.62m | 10:12AM0.37m | 8:51PM1.68m | 10:56AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:27 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | 8:37 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 |
14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 7 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 480 | 345 | 272 | 335 | 268 | 83 | 278 | 296 | 220 | 181 | 113 | 435 | 801 | 581 | 546 | 350 | 339 | 266 | 195 | 191 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 5 | W 4 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 12 | W 7 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | W 19 | W 16 | WNW 11 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 51 | 228 | 59 | 7 | 12 | 113 | 255 | 194 | — | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 40 | 47 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | S 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 12 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 13 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 6 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 824 | 26 | 40 | 1288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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Information about the China Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for China Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at China Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our China 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 (China 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 China 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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