Port Renfrew Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.53° N 124.46° W

Port Renfrew Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Port Renfrew sea temperature is
11.7°C
1.7° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, W swell with 987 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 26th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 27th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 116mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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63
44
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406
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485
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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W
5
NW
5
WSW
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WSW
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ESE
25
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WSW
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High Tide
1:03PM3.22m
1:23AM3.09m
1:32PM3.37m
2:05AM3.07m
2:03PM3.47m
2:50AM2.99m
2:37PM3.52m
3:37AM2.86m
3:14PM3.49m
4:30AM2.69m
3:57PM3.39m
5:34AM2.51m
4:48PM3.23m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.96m
7:34AM1.12m
8:05PM0.78m
8:00AM1.25m
8:43PM0.67m
8:27AM1.41m
9:25PM0.63m
8:56AM1.58m
10:15PM0.68m
9:29AM1.77m
11:16PM0.79m
10:12AM1.95m
00:36AM0.90m
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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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