Port Renfrew Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.53° N 124.46° W

Port Renfrew Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Renfrew sea temperature is
12.7°C
1.6° 

Port Renfrew surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Port Renfrew surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with W 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 (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Port Renfrew over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
12
0.7
W
11
1.1
W
7
1.2
W
8
1.3
W
9
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
116
114
195
251
135
127
157
137
134
95
100
74
63
61
44
29
46
46
37
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
5
SE
10
W
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
W
5
ENE
5
SSE
15
W
0
WNW
0
S
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
W
5
ENE
5
SE
10
W
5
E
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
00:14AM3.31m
1:07PM3.17m
1:03AM3.29m
1:38PM3.26m
1:47AM3.21m
2:08PM3.30m
2:30AM3.08m
2:38PM3.29m
3:11AM2.91m
3:07PM3.23m
3:52AM2.72m
3:35PM3.13m
4:35AM2.52m
Low Tide
6:33PM1.37m
7:03AM0.59m
7:18PM1.13m
7:40AM0.68m
7:59PM0.96m
8:14AM0.84m
8:39PM0.86m
8:46AM1.06m
9:17PM0.84m
9:15AM1.30m
9:56PM0.89m
9:42AM1.55m
10:37PM1.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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