Surf Forecasts:
Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 316 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with W 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nootka Island (Calvin Bay) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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136 | 104 | 82 | 67 | 83 | 65 | 130 | 86 | 159 | 316 | 73 | 169 | 260 | 93 | 89 | 124 | 122 | 80 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:40AM2.38m | 8:57PM2.92m | 11:31AM2.51m | 10:01PM3.01m | 12:06PM2.65m | 10:54PM3.12m | 12:35PM2.80m | 11:39PM3.24m | 1:01PM2.94m | 00:20AM3.32m | 1:27PM3.08m | 1:00AM3.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM1.05m | 2:54PM2.09m | 4:31AM0.92m | 4:10PM2.02m | 5:18AM0.78m | 5:05PM1.89m | 5:56AM0.65m | 5:49PM1.72m | 6:30AM0.55m | 6:28PM1.53m | 7:01AM0.51m | 7:06PM1.33m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
8:32 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 15 |
95 | 80 | 82 | 44 | 44 | 65 | 38 | 23 | 159 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 59 | 29 | 21 | 124 | 122 | 19 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 15 | WSW 11 |
136 | 104 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 130 | 55 | 29 | 316 | 73 | 169 | 260 | 93 | 89 | 23 | 22 | 80 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 6 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 |
31 | 48 | 31 | 51 | 66 | 3 | 45 | 86 | 42 | 32 | 66 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 57 | 55 | 35 | 12 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 2 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SE 3 | — | — |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | 83 | 55 | — | — | 33 | 139 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 91 | 0 | 212 | 91 | 1095 | 0 | 212 | 597 | 0 | 212 | 0 | 91 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 366 | 0 |
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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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