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Florencia Bay surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
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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
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Florencia Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with W 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 Friday (May 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Florencia Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 28th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Florencia Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 16 | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | |
1809 | 3483 | 1592 | 970 | 813 | 280 | 664 | 757 | 979 | 533 | 308 | 397 | 603 | 485 | 514 | 491 | 644 | 559 | 539 | 544 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 12:10PM2.92m | 11:28PM3.47m | 12:53PM2.98m | 00:03AM3.48m | 1:32PM3.01m | 00:37AM3.47m | 2:08PM3.02m | 1:10AM3.45m | 2:44PM3.00m | 1:44AM3.41m | 3:20PM2.97m | 2:18AM3.35m | 3:58PM2.94m | 2:54AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM1.82m | 6:22AM0.75m | 6:04PM1.89m | 6:57AM0.69m | 6:41PM1.93m | 7:32AM0.66m | 7:16PM1.95m | 8:06AM0.65m | 7:52PM1.95m | 8:41AM0.66m | 8:28PM1.96m | 9:18AM0.69m | 9:07PM1.96m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | |
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Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 10 | SSW 22 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
1809 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 280 | 95 | 121 | 109 | 277 | 308 | 236 | 97 | 98 | 514 | 491 | 644 | 359 | 512 | 544 | 486 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 14 | — | SW 18 | — | SSW 13 | S 26 | SW 26 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
152 | 115 | — | 13 | — | 34 | 13 | 25 | 227 | 76 | 73 | 397 | 603 | 485 | 103 | 62 | 43 | 559 | 539 | 397 | 382 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | S 22 | — | SSW 14 | SW 23 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
118 | — | — | — | — | 50 | 9 | — | 81 | 136 | 31 | 68 | 43 | 102 | 29 | 53 | 42 | 6 | 45 | 44 | 149 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3483 | 1592 | 970 | 813 | 126 | 664 | 757 | 979 | 533 | 251 | — | — | 167 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 749 | 749 | 706 | 706 | 489 | 706 | 1371 | 113 | 706 | 706 | 0 | 99 | 141 | 0 | 99 | 208 | 99 | 103 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











