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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 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
8.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 16th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 23rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 23rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sat night, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the E by Sat afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
5
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
2.3
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
2.2
W
1.6
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.3
W
2.1
S
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
S
Period(s) (?)10111214131312129991099811911121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)110913271290199017188262823331801539612710813071227182529235223933020
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
WNW
15
E
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
E
5
SE
10
WSW
10
NE
0
ENE
10
WNW
10
NE
10
E
20
ESE
30
E
35
E
40
E
35
ENE
30
E
25
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		offglasscross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
3.30
12:37AM
2.92
12:10PM
3.36
1:04AM
3.06
12:51PM
3.35
1:33AM
3.17
1:32PM
3.28
2:03AM
3.26
2:16PM
3.13
2:36AM
3.31
3:04PM
2.94
3:12AM
3.31
3:58PM
2.71
3:54AM
3.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:14PM
0.35
6:11AM
1.19
6:45PM
0.34
6:50AM
1.00
7:17PM
0.41
7:30AM
0.84
7:49PM
0.54
8:12AM
0.72
8:22PM
0.73
8:57AM
0.66
8:57PM
0.95
9:47AM
0.65
9:36PM
1.20
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise7:30--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:18--
Sunset-5:44--5:45--5:47--5:49--5:51--5:52--5:53-
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
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light rain
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heavy rain
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
4-2---1-------14129-1017
Temp. °C352664442232454657987
Feels °C (?)-11-122100-3-2-1-2-1-1-4-4-4-2122
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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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