
Surf Forecasts:
Florencia Bay surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Florencia Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Florencia Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Florencia Bay in the next 16 days are 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Florencia Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 19 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 208 | 211 | 164 | 147 | 118 | 90 | 84 | 106 | 77 | 134 | 90 | 121 | 205 | 137 | 117 | 117 | 149 | 146 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:05PM3.52m | 2:28AM3.30m | 2:38PM3.50m | 3:11AM3.12m | 3:09PM3.42m | 3:55AM2.93m | 3:41PM3.30m | 4:41AM2.73m | 4:14PM3.15m | 5:36AM2.54m | 4:52PM3.01m | 6:47AM2.40m | 5:41PM2.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.72m | 8:27AM0.91m | 8:58PM0.69m | 8:59AM1.14m | 9:37PM0.74m | 9:30AM1.38m | 10:18PM0.84m | 10:03AM1.61m | 11:05PM0.99m | 10:41AM1.81m | 00:02AM1.14m | 11:30AM1.99m | 1:17AM1.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SSW 19 |
309 | 208 | 77 | 77 | 86 | 70 | 57 | 39 | 54 | 61 | 134 | 90 | 121 | 205 | 90 | 96 | 72 | 50 | 55 | 251 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 9 |
83 | 76 | 211 | 164 | 147 | 118 | 85 | 84 | 65 | 77 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 125 | 137 | 104 | 103 | 149 | 146 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 16 |
28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 58 | 57 | 90 | 76 | 106 | 39 | 37 | 22 | 22 | 39 | 54 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 138 | 97 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | SE 4 |
121 | 166 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 880 | 0 | 3 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 130 | 0 | 99 | 130 | 0 | 21 | 104 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 99 |
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Information about the Florencia Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Florencia Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Florencia Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Florencia Bay 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 (Florencia Bay) 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 Florencia Bay 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.
Florencia Bay is 66 km (41 miles) from Port Alberni. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Alberni. Port Alberni has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










