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Port Colborne surfForecast / Lake Erie / Canada
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Port Colborne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Port Colborne sea temperature is
0.6° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Colborne this week:
The surf forecast for Port Colborne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Colborne in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Colborne over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 1°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | |
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| 17 | 109 | 77 | 77 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 51 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 114 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | off | |
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Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | |
Rain (mm) | 11 | 3 | 10 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 20 | 8 | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -6 | -1 | |
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Information about the Port Colborne Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Port Colborne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Colborne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Colborne 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 (Port Colborne) 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 Port Colborne 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 Lake Erie - Canada? If you are looking for accommodation near Port Colborne, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Lake Erie - Canada, consider staying in Haldimand which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Lake Erie - Canada where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Colborne which is 28 km (17 miles) away, Welland, Thorold and Saint Catharines.












