
Surf Forecasts:
Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 17,990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Nov 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 3.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 15th Nov) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 13 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 16 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2272 | 4785 | 11713 | 17990 | 17561 | 8807 | 4944 | 2376 | 1332 | 1240 | 1463 | 1155 | 1392 | 1032 | 690 | 464 | 322 | 268 | 396 | 766 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:55AM2.65m | 3:29PM2.85m | 5:51AM2.66m | 4:25PM2.67m | 6:43AM2.72m | 5:40PM2.52m | 7:28AM2.84m | 7:05PM2.46m | 8:06AM2.98m | 8:23PM2.50m | 8:42AM3.16m | 9:30PM2.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56PM0.78m | 9:55AM2.01m | 10:43PM0.93m | 11:06AM2.03m | 11:33PM1.06m | 12:28PM1.94m | 00:26AM1.18m | 1:41PM1.72m | 1:19AM1.28m | 2:38PM1.42m | 2:10AM1.36m | 3:24PM1.06m | 2:59AM1.43m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
4:45 | — | — | 4:44 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:42 | — | — | 4:40 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | |
mm | 28 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | -2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 16 | S 9 |
1482 | 3266 | 11713 | 17990 | 17561 | 8807 | 4944 | 2376 | 1332 | 1240 | 1463 | 1155 | 874 | 1032 | 690 | 464 | 322 | 146 | 396 | 766 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 13 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SSW 8 | W 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 17 | W 10 | W 12 |
67 | 335 | — | 63 | 103 | 115 | 87 | 51 | 91 | 85 | 59 | 125 | 1392 | 486 | 419 | 274 | 157 | 268 | 53 | 284 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 19 | WNW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | S 10 | W 24 | W 22 | W 19 | S 9 | SSW 15 | W 15 |
67 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 146 | 7 | 90 | 42 | 229 | 503 | 72 | 11 | 37 | 117 | 61 | 21 | 275 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — |
2272 | 4785 | 2356 | 2040 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 350 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 242 | 228 | 228 | 216 | 92 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 212 | 236 |
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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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