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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 26 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
9.2° 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 Friday (Dec 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s 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 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 10PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 26th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 26th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 26th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
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2
1
0
0
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1.9
W
3
WNW
1.3
W
1
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
1.7
W
2.3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
1.3
WSW
Period(s) (?)11910109871212131313121212111211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48355021423131536150833156820562021223019691522152412561229878513408332
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
N
5
NW
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
10
SW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:20PM
2.72
5:31AM
3.13
5:33PM
2.53
6:16AM
3.23
7:02PM
2.42
7:06AM
3.34
8:33PM
2.45
8:01AM
3.47
9:52PM
2.59
8:58AM
3.61
10:57PM
2.76
9:54AM
3.75
11:51PM
2.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:49AM
1.61
10:43PM
0.99
11:56AM
1.43
11:30PM
1.23
1:07PM
1.18
12:27AM
1.46
2:15PM
0.87
1:32AM
1.64
3:18PM
0.55
2:42AM
1.74
4:15PM
0.25
3:48AM
1.75
5:09PM
0.01
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise8:22--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:23--8:23--8:23--
Sunset-4:31--4:31--4:32--4:34--4:35--4:36--4:37-
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1----5163314476--17819
Temp. °C452344567777778998887
Feels °C (?)0-3-5-10-1-113333334542352
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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.

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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