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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surf break

Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 PDT
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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
8.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 11th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 9th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm) heaviest on Thu afternoon, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
1
3
3
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.6
W
3
W
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.1
SW
1.5
WNW
1.4
WNW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
1
WSW
Period(s) (?)121212131212111199999698715131510
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)210422192254230519091621102759512286695542114183101902701801217071186
Wind
(km/h)
20
WNW
30
WNW
10
NW
20
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
20
E
40
SSW
35
WNW
15
SSW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
30
WNW
25
NNW
5
NNW
0
SW
15
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		crossonononoffcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossglassglassoffoffcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
2.63
5:12AM
3.13
6:50PM
2.47
6:01AM
3.00
8:27PM
2.41
7:13AM
2.90
10:00PM
2.50
8:42AM
2.89
10:53PM
2.64
9:54AM
2.98
11:30PM
2.80
10:50AM
3.10
12:02AM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:26AM
1.10
10:57PM
1.80
12:23PM
1.22
11:43PM
1.98
1:38PM
1.29
12:53AM
2.11
2:57PM
1.26
2:38AM
2.12
4:04PM
1.14
4:00AM
1.99
4:56PM
0.98
4:55AM
1.77
5:37PM
0.82
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:46--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--
Sunset-7:17--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:25--7:28-
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
4335446113276--------10
Temp. °C454555397453454244026
Feels °C (?)-2-3-3-2-10-31-300-1-1-2-4-111-5-50
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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.

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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