Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 PST
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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
9.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 9th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 9th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 14th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 146mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
3
4
4
4
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
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0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
3
WSW
1.6
W
1.6
W
2
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.9
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
1.8
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)1312121315151413121211891211101412121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)334724817618251733224916631172108130316734511341188882148147184341273830871621
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
30
SE
15
ESE
5
SW
15
SW
10
NW
5
E
5
E
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SSE
35
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
35
SE
25
SE
25
S
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
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off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
3.25
5:01AM
3.07
4:21PM
2.94
5:53AM
3.08
5:32PM
2.65
6:43AM
3.10
6:54PM
2.46
7:29AM
3.12
8:18PM
2.40
8:12AM
3.15
9:31PM
2.45
8:52AM
3.19
10:30PM
2.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
0.47
10:45AM
1.65
11:02PM
0.77
12:00PM
1.58
11:53PM
1.07
1:14PM
1.44
12:45AM
1.33
2:20PM
1.24
1:40AM
1.55
3:14PM
1.03
2:34AM
1.70
3:59PM
0.84
3:25AM
1.79
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise8:11--8:11--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:17--
Sunset-4:27--4:27--4:25--4:25--4:27--4:27--4:27-
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heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1162511111--361021251014515403593
Temp. °C9810101099878101111101111111111118
Feels °C (?)518975764477556663763
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Vancouver Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Nootka Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vancouver Island, consider staying in Tahsis which is 37 km (23 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Gold River which is 41 km (25 miles) away

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