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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 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
8.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 22nd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 22nd Mar)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 24th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
4
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
W
1.6
WNW
1
W
0.7
SSW
2.2
WSW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.5
SW
4
SSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
WSW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)10101076101681014131110919111111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2962794256191882122265661163311917527204962561843414443628542015517334
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
15
S
15
WSW
40
WNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
10
SSW
30
W
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
NNE
0
N
5
SW
30
ESE
40
SE
35
WSW
25
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		oncrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
3.41
2:23PM
3.22
2:23AM
3.49
3:10PM
3.10
3:00AM
3.50
4:01PM
2.92
3:41AM
3.44
4:58PM
2.71
4:28AM
3.31
6:07PM
2.53
5:26AM
3.15
7:31PM
2.44
6:40AM
2.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.67
8:10AM
0.38
8:17PM
0.81
8:53AM
0.27
8:54PM
0.99
9:40AM
0.26
9:34PM
1.20
10:32AM
0.34
10:19PM
1.41
11:32AM
0.48
11:14PM
1.61
12:43PM
0.62
12:31AM
1.75
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:15--7:13
Sunset7:32--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:40--7:43--
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
52341---11-----123514742--
Temp. °C101010765676665667865665
Feels °C (?)666-1-3-21-1333334-22-3-4-201
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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 16 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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