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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 3 am Saturday 22 Nov 2025 PST
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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
10.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Nov 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 24th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
4
4
2
3
0
0
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.1
W
2.5
WNW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
0.8
W
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
1.6
W
2.1
WNW
Period(s) (?)151515161514131312121110101010915141488
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45274166409531842474176822931074711446160754739600585351418407298292514
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
20
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
5
N
10
NNE
10
WNW
15
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
5
W
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffglasscross-
off		offoffglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:57PM
3.50
2:38AM
3.00
1:31PM
3.43
3:18AM
2.95
2:09PM
3.33
4:03AM
2.91
2:53PM
3.19
4:51AM
2.89
3:46PM
3.03
5:43AM
2.91
4:52PM
2.87
6:36AM
3.00
6:12PM
2.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
0.63
7:45AM
1.94
8:35PM
0.71
8:25AM
1.99
9:15PM
0.81
9:11AM
2.02
10:00PM
0.92
10:09AM
2.03
10:50PM
1.02
11:23AM
1.96
11:46PM
1.12
12:41PM
1.77
12:43AM
1.20
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise7:43--7:45--7:46--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:52--
Sunset-4:35--4:34--4:32--4:31--4:30--4:30--4:30-
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
10121------65214-1-----
Temp. °C121110987887657778897876
Feels °C (?)966212454-1-22246574654
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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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