Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Vancouver Island, Canada)

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Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Surf Guide

Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) in Vancouver Island is a fairly exposed beach break that has consistent surf. The best wind direction is from the east with some shelter here from north winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. The location means that it never gets crowded. Watch out for rocks.

Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach	2	consistent	8.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii):

The best conditions reported for surf at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 27% of the time in January while 41% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 32% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

27%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

41%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

32%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Location Map

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Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 15:26 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 07
ft, °F	2PM	5PM	8PM	11PM
Wave (m)	W	W	W	W
Period (s)	9	9	15	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off

Tides at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii)

Current tide and informaton

For Dadens, British Columbia, 4 km from Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii).

Next High Water: 06:47pm | 3.59m

Next Low Water: 11:49pm | 2.79m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Sea Temperature

Very cold water temperature (8.2 °C) at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii). Despite the sunshine, even with a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots it will be difficult to stay comfortable in the sea for long today.

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