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Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) Surf Forecast
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Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 25 Oct 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Oct 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Oct) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 187mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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 kJ (?) | 1970 | 1121 | 5713 | 1652 | 1077 | 1138 | 1548 | 604 | 2820 | 6415 | 4329 | 1752 | 684 | 575 | 854 | 3563 | 5899 | 13211 | 6720 | 5172 | 3801 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:50PM 3.23 | 4:36AM 2.65 | 3:24PM 3.11 | 5:32AM 2.54 | 4:03PM 2.98 | 6:39AM 2.49 | 4:53PM 2.84 | 7:51AM 2.53 | 6:03PM 2.71 | 8:47AM 2.66 | 7:32PM 2.65 | 9:28AM 2.84 | 8:56PM 2.70 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:58AM 1.76 | 9:54PM 0.65 | 9:32AM 1.89 | 10:38PM 0.78 | 10:12AM 2.01 | 11:30PM 0.90 | 11:09AM 2.11 | 12:29AM 0.99 | 12:37PM 2.13 | 1:31AM 1.03 | 2:11PM 2.00 | 2:31AM 1.03 | 3:22PM 1.71 | 3:24AM 1.03 | |||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | - | 19 | 27 | 9 | 30 | 87 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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The wind is still cross-off at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) (gales from the ESE at SHIP5605 73 km from Nootka Island (Calvin Bay)). 3.3m 14s groundswell from the WSW with a 1.6m 8s swell from the SE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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 12 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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