Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 13 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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 32mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
1.4
W
0.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.9
WNW
1.5
WNW
0.7
WSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)167151578101010998914141716161669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23319814265374581741565670141754228467821251641461931381141225
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
10
S
30
SSW
40
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
35
WNW
10
NE
5
SW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
10
S
10
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
W
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
crosscrossoffoncross-
on
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cross-
off
cross-
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off
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glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:20-
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--314114-----------72--
Temp. °C898676597688788910891110
Feels °C (?)3340-1-3000333445442698
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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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