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Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) Surf Forecast
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Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 24th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 11 | W 6 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 7 | |
195 | 182 | 229 | 122 | 175 | 823 | 603 | 399 | 559 | 145 | 183 | 499 | 670 | 560 | 229 | 200 | 482 | 963 | 408 | 486 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:05PM3.01m | 4:09AM3.46m | 6:04PM2.99m | 5:13AM3.17m | 7:04PM3.02m | 6:26AM2.90m | 8:00PM3.07m | 7:48AM2.70m | 8:51PM3.15m | 9:09AM2.61m | 9:35PM3.22m | 10:21AM2.61m | 10:14PM3.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:18AM0.06m | 10:18PM1.71m | 11:14AM0.29m | 11:29PM1.74m | 12:11PM0.55m | 00:48AM1.68m | 1:09PM0.81m | 2:09AM1.53m | 2:07PM1.04m | 3:20AM1.31m | 3:02PM1.25m | 4:17AM1.07m | 3:53PM1.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | W 9 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | W 10 |
 kJ | 195 | 112 | 84 | 94 | 109 | 62 | 76 | 112 | 132 | 81 | 183 | 499 | 670 | 560 | 229 | 200 | 209 | 463 | 408 | 179 | 371 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 14 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 5 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | S 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 27 | 125 | 100 | 122 | 95 | 133 | 123 | 14 | 103 | 145 | 103 | 62 | 121 | 121 | 33 | 95 | 11 | 54 | 193 | 2 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 18 | W 18 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 132 | 72 | 89 | 4 | 2 | 104 | 109 | — | 246 | 25 | 15 | 116 | 13 | 13 | 124 | 124 | 11 | 80 | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | SE 5 | — | W 7 | WNW 10 | — | W 9 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 114 | 182 | 229 | 34 | 175 | 823 | 603 | 399 | 559 | 64 | 160 | 134 | — | — | 115 | — | 482 | 963 | — | 486 | 444 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 317 | 0 | 212 | 1093 | 0 | 93 | 216 | 0 | 216 | 900 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 91 | 212 | 597 | 0 |
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Information about the Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) 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 (Nootka Island (Calvin Bay)) 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 Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) 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.
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