Florencia Bay surf break

Florencia Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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Florencia Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Florencia Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Florencia Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 6th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Florencia Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
12
2
W
12
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
10
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
571
537
1132
430
389
247
149
136
73
84
734
739
713
510
455
561
597
762
530
320
230
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
SSW
10
W
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NE
5
SW
15
WNW
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
3:11AM3.27m
5:00PM2.82m
3:49AM3.15m
5:52PM2.76m
4:36AM3.02m
6:50PM2.77m
5:37AM2.88m
7:48PM2.85m
6:58AM2.78m
8:39PM2.99m
8:25AM2.77m
9:23PM3.18m
9:41AM2.86m
Low Tide
9:20PM2.00m
10:13AM0.94m
10:02PM2.07m
11:00AM1.05m
10:55PM2.12m
11:53AM1.15m
00:07AM2.12m
12:50PM1.23m
1:28AM2.03m
1:49PM1.30m
2:42AM1.83m
2:45PM1.36m
3:43AM1.53m
3:36PM1.42m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:50
5:48
5:47
5:46
5:43
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8:43
8:45
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:52
2
1
Temp °C
10
11
11
10
11
12
10
11
12
11
13
13
12
12
13
12
11
12
11
13
14
9
10
9
7
8
8
7
8
8
8
10
10
11
10
11
11
9
8
7
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
12
2
W
12
1.7
W
9
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.7
SW
7
1.6
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
0.5
SSW
18
1.6
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
571
537
1132
430
389
247
149
76
36
49
734
739
713
510
455
561
597
176
530
320
230
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
1.1
W
8
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
W
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
202
144
140
302
162
78
138
136
73
84
67
42
130
157
171
381
182
103
217
171
226
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
SW
21
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
W
17
0.4
W
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
17
77
18
169
37
24
78
72
65
55
47
120
65
158
14
21
103
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
8
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
SE
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
W
3
1.8
W
11
Energy kJ
578
3
1
1
2
1
1
762
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
2
1
Distance (km)
103
103
103
0
3
3
3
3
0
0
3
208
0
3
1270
113
1190
1207
0
99
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Vancouver Island
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Canada
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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.

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