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Port Renfrew Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Vancouver Island, Canada)

Port Renfrew break guide

Port Renfrew Surf Guide

Port Renfrew in Vancouver Island is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Rarely crowded here. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.

Port Renfrew Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
River1fairly consistent
10.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Port Renfrew:

The best conditions reported for surf at Port Renfrew occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Port Renfrew (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Port Renfrew with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 45% of the time in October while 49% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 6% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
45%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
49%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
6%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Port Renfrew Location Map

Interactive Port Renfrew surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Port Renfrew is Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Canada, 72 km (45 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Port Renfrew is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), also in Canada, 77 km (48 miles) away.

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Port Renfrew Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 04:01 Local Time
Tuesday 05
2AM5AM8AM11AM
Wave (m)
1.1
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1
W
1
W
1
W
Period (s) 12 12 12 12
Wind (km/h)
10
10
15
15
Wind State cross-
on		 cross-
on		 cross-
on		 cross-
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What does Port Renfrew look like?

Latest photos from Port Renfrew. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Colin Mitchell

    Tides at Port Renfrew

    Current tide and informaton
    For Port Renfrew, British Columbia, 4 km from Port Renfrew.
    Next High Water: 04:08pm | 2.7m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 09:46am | 1.0m
    IS AT (local time)

    Port Renfrew Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (10.8 °C) at Port Renfrew is quite cold. If the sun shines as forecast, it should feel warm enough to get away with a good sealed spring wetsuit but you won't overheat in a winter wetsuit, gloves boots and a hood. Effective windchill factor of (11.0 °C).

    Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.
    Current Temp*: 10.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    British-Columbia Sea TemperatureView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Port Renfrew

    Surf stats for Port Renfrew, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

    Port Renfrew Location Map
    Average Swell
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    Wind History at Port Renfrew

    Wind stats for Port Renfrew, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

    Port Renfrew Location Map
    Average Wind
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    Port Renfrew Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 5 votes.
    • Overall:1.0
    • Quality on a good day:2.7
    • Consistency of Surf:3.7
    • Difficulty Level:3.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:3.0
    • Crowds:3.3
    • ...

    See all 18 ratings

    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Jobin from Canada
    “This break only works on a south swell during the summer. Dangerous rip current that will pull you out to sea if you are not a strong paddler. The locals will get you if the rip does not.”

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