Port Renfrew Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.53° N 124.46° W

Port Renfrew Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Renfrew sea temperature is
10.6°C
1.0° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, W swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (Oct 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
12
1.1
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.6
W
9
1.8
W
9
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
11
1
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
1.2
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.7
WSW
9
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
W
15
0.5
W
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
330
371
381
568
377
326
206
125
90
344
459
371
246
203
88
70
83
74
110
Wind (km/h)
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W
5
W
10
W
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
SE
0
SSE
5
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:52PM2.58m
10:46AM2.80m
10:50PM2.70m
11:15AM3.02m
11:41PM2.83m
11:45AM3.23m
00:27AM2.93m
12:18PM3.42m
1:13AM3.00m
12:53PM3.55m
1:59AM3.01m
1:30PM3.63m
2:46AM2.96m
Low Tide
4:38PM1.70m
4:45AM1.24m
5:18PM1.42m
5:20AM1.25m
5:54PM1.13m
5:53AM1.29m
6:30PM0.85m
6:24AM1.36m
7:07PM0.62m
6:57AM1.45m
7:46PM0.45m
7:31AM1.55m
8:29PM0.36m
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Temp °C
12
11
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9
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Feels °C
10
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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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