Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 02 Nov 2025 PST
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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
11.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 10th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sun
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
5
6
3
4
6
5
4
4
3
2
7
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
3
S
3
S
3
SSW
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2
WSW
1.3
W
1.8
S
4.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313121212131011111413101214131212121011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)259117391357773404169130158617801913724947181868245553973597188611775056354389
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
SE
5
SW
10
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
40
E
35
ESE
40
SE
25
SW
40
ESE
15
SW
10
SW
5
SE
5
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
E
25
ENE
20
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
ononglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05AM
3.35
10:54PM
3.03
10:43AM
3.55
11:46PM
3.11
11:23AM
3.70
12:37AM
3.13
12:06PM
3.77
1:29AM
3.09
12:51PM
3.74
2:22AM
2.99
1:40PM
3.62
3:18AM
2.87
2:32PM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53AM
0.97
4:37PM
0.41
4:37AM
1.01
5:23PM
0.09
5:21AM
1.08
6:09PM
-0.13
6:06AM
1.16
6:57PM
-0.22
6:52AM
1.26
7:47PM
-0.18
7:40AM
1.37
8:39PM
-0.02
8:34AM
1.49
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sun
09
Sunrise-7:13--7:13--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:22-
Sunset--4:59--4:57--4:55--4:53--4:52--4:51--4:50
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C91099111111111112111110101091010111415
Feels °C (?)587646343838788666699
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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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