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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 pm Monday 13 Apr 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
10.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
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 Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 140 | 261 | 498 | 516 | 799 | 786 | 464 | 320 | 156 | 217 | 50 | 81 | 125 | 113 | 181 | 376 | 871 | 574 | 716 | 573 | 405 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | |
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Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 17 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 2 | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 1 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | |
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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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