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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) Surf Forecast
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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) sea temperature is
8.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 30th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 212 | 1591 | 3111 | 652 | 967 | 899 | 427 | 489 | 1045 | 1198 | 914 | 541 | 276 | 185 | 107 | 92 | 94 | 897 | 3304 | 998 | 1019 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:17PM 2.73 | 5:34AM 3.35 | 7:39PM 2.64 | 6:50AM 3.17 | 9:05PM 2.68 | 8:20AM 3.08 | 10:15PM 2.82 | 9:42AM 3.11 | 11:05PM 3.00 | 10:50AM 3.18 | 11:47PM 3.17 | 11:46AM 3.25 | 12:22AM 3.32 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:42AM 0.63 | 11:21PM 1.79 | 12:53PM 0.78 | 12:39AM 1.92 | 2:14PM 0.84 | 2:18AM 1.90 | 3:30PM 0.80 | 3:48AM 1.71 | 4:32PM 0.72 | 4:53AM 1.44 | 5:22PM 0.68 | 5:45AM 1.17 | 6:04PM 0.69 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 2 | 0 | -3 | -1 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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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 16 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.
Tofino is 72 km (45 miles) from Gold River. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gold River. Gold River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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