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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surf Forecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 11AM.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 8 |
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Energy (?) | 122 | 166 | 130 | 270 | 269 | 165 | 235 | 193 | 560 | 1395 | 1235 | 989 | 974 | 1104 | 1144 | 679 | 512 | 257 | 122 | 145 | 77 | 150 | 266 | 124 | 124 | 122 | 117 | 150 | 200 | 166 | 96 | 373 | 694 | 1574 | 486 | 783 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:49PM 2.95 | 2:12AM 3.42 | 3:30PM 2.89 | 2:45AM 3.40 | 4:14PM 2.80 | 3:23AM 3.34 | 5:05PM 2.71 | 4:07AM 3.22 | 6:06PM 2.63 | 5:03AM 3.07 | 7:14PM 2.62 | 6:14AM 2.93 | 8:22PM 2.69 | 7:40AM 2.84 | 9:20PM 2.86 | 9:06AM 2.85 | 10:08PM 3.07 | 10:19AM 2.93 | 10:52PM 3.30 | 11:23AM 3.04 | 11:32PM 3.52 | 12:20PM 3.14 | 12:12AM 3.68 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:27AM 0.43 | 8:14PM 1.46 | 9:02AM 0.43 | 8:47PM 1.58 | 9:41AM 0.48 | 9:24PM 1.69 | 10:25AM 0.57 | 10:09PM 1.79 | 11:18AM 0.67 | 11:08PM 1.86 | 12:22PM 0.75 | 12:26AM 1.86 | 1:32PM 0.79 | 1:56AM 1.72 | 2:38PM 0.77 | 3:15AM 1.44 | 3:37PM 0.76 | 4:19AM 1.07 | 4:28PM 0.78 | 5:14AM 0.70 | 5:16PM 0.86 | 6:04AM 0.37 | 6:01PM 0.98 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - |
Rain (mm) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) 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 (Tofino (North Chestermans Beach)) 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 Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) 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.
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