
Surf Forecasts:
Port Renfrew surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, W swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Port Renfrew this week:
The surf forecast for Port Renfrew over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Port Renfrew in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Renfrew over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 163 | 161 | 159 | 119 | 112 | 134 | 79 | 73 | 72 | 90 | 103 | 189 | 130 | 104 | 65 | 43 | 43 | 31 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:09PM2.78m | 1:10AM3.22m | 2:32PM2.87m | 1:47AM3.21m | 2:57PM2.97m | 2:24AM3.15m | 3:25PM3.07m | 3:04AM3.05m | 3:54PM3.17m | 3:47AM2.90m | 4:26PM3.25m | 4:36AM2.72m | 5:01PM3.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM1.87m | 8:25AM0.68m | 8:18PM1.76m | 8:50AM0.71m | 8:51PM1.65m | 9:12AM0.80m | 9:26PM1.54m | 9:33AM0.94m | 10:06PM1.44m | 9:54AM1.13m | 10:52PM1.36m | 10:16AM1.36m | 11:50PM1.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 |
108 | 58 | 161 | 56 | 116 | 105 | 134 | 79 | 72 | 72 | 90 | 103 | 189 | 130 | 104 | 65 | 43 | 43 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 6 |
186 | 163 | 26 | 159 | 119 | 112 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 1 | 48 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 20 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 7 | 6 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1302 | 23 | 22 | 104 | 22 | 40 | 214 | 22 | 22 | 214 | 22 | 29 | 1303 | 22 | 22 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 40 | 22 |
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Information about the Port Renfrew Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Port Renfrew provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Port Renfrew can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Port Renfrew 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 Renfrew) 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 Renfrew 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.
Port Renfrew is 62 km (39 miles) from Duncan. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Duncan. Duncan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










