Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

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Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) this week:

The surf forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 17th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 17th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun night, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WSW
3.5
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.3
SW
1.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
1.9
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.1
W
Period(s) (?)12111088891111111011111110121110101211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44022669799324216224586938102787186391531702276192435142444740127516711048
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
20
ESE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
35
S
45
WSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37AM
3.80
10:55PM
4.25
12:20PM
4.05
11:53PM
4.41
12:55PM
4.28
12:41AM
4.53
1:26PM
4.47
1:23AM
4.58
1:55PM
4.61
2:01AM
4.57
2:23PM
4.69
2:38AM
4.49
2:49PM
4.71
3:14AM
4.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
2.52
5:55AM
1.13
6:10PM
2.19
6:39AM
1.03
6:55PM
1.86
7:17AM
1.00
7:34PM
1.58
7:50AM
1.04
8:09PM
1.37
8:20AM
1.16
8:43PM
1.22
8:49AM
1.33
9:16PM
1.15
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise7:28--7:30--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:39--
Sunset-8:02--8:00--7:58--7:55--7:52--7:51--7:47-
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Rain (mm)
1-1--8101048252210245---
Temp. °C131313121514141415141313131312131212121312
Feels °C (?)479812111011997877476681011
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) (light winds from the SW at Langara Island Rcs- BC 10 km from Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii)). 4.1m 10s swell from the SSW which is too big for here.

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14 km/h
SW
Cross-On
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Information about the Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) 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 (Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii)) 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 Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) 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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