Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf break

Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 PDT
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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Beach (Tofino Airport) sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) this week:

The surf forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 14th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
W
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.9
WSW
1.2
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
1.7
WNW
2
W
1.2
W
1.9
W
1.9
WNW
2.4
W
2.1
W
2.5
WNW
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.8
W
1.7
W
1.7
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)1515814138889111010877789999999999998888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3924705092411932292853323821194159572753975667554714651093677401326362442421654585611569415265209266213180167152
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
15
W
15
WNW
0
NW
10
SSW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
40
WNW
25
WNW
15
S
10
WNW
5
NNE
5
SW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
S
5
WSW
0
SW
10
S
10
W
0
N
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncrossglassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30PM
3.17
1:16PM
2.62
12:13AM
3.26
1:53PM
2.70
12:54AM
3.33
2:28PM
2.77
1:35AM
3.36
3:03PM
2.84
2:17AM
3.33
3:38PM
2.92
3:01AM
3.24
4:13PM
2.99
3:48AM
3.08
4:50PM
3.05
4:41AM
2.88
5:30PM
3.11
5:43AM
2.67
6:14PM
3.15
6:57AM
2.48
7:05PM
3.19
8:23AM
2.39
8:03PM
3.23
9:49AM
2.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:37AM
0.41
6:17PM
1.65
7:16AM
0.30
6:59PM
1.59
7:54AM
0.23
7:40PM
1.51
8:30AM
0.22
8:23PM
1.43
9:06AM
0.26
9:08PM
1.35
9:42AM
0.37
9:56PM
1.26
10:20AM
0.54
10:50PM
1.17
10:59AM
0.76
11:49PM
1.06
11:43AM
1.01
12:54AM
0.94
12:34PM
1.26
2:06AM
0.79
1:35PM
1.48
3:17AM
0.62
2:46PM
1.61
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
Sunrise-5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39-
Sunset--9:27--9:25--9:25--9:24--9:23--9:22--9:22--9:22--9:21--9:20--9:19--9:17
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Rain (mm)
71----------------------------------
Temp. °C141313131314141516161515151717161516181821212019171515141314131414141414
Feels °C (?)14119111110101213161312121512111415191819202018161313131213121312121413

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Long Beach (Tofino Airport) Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Vancouver Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vancouver Island, consider staying in Port Alberni which is 67 km (42 miles) away. Other places in and around Vancouver Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Gold River which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Courtenay, 89 km (55 miles) away.

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