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Wickaninnish Surf Forecast
/ Vancouver Island (15 breaks) / British Columbia (15 breaks) /
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Wickaninnish surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wickaninnish surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wickaninnish sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wickaninnish this week:
The surf forecast for Wickaninnish over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wickaninnish in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wickaninnish over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 392 | 1200 | 641 | 359 | 278 | 296 | 67 | 84 | 107 | 164 | 142 | 217 | 138 | 393 | 154 | 118 | 96 | 129 | 113 | 275 | 642 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | glass | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
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Information about the Wickaninnish Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wickaninnish provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wickaninnish can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wickaninnish 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 (Wickaninnish) 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 Wickaninnish 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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