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China Beach Surf Forecast
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China Beach surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 02 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for China Beach this week:
The surf forecast for China Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at China Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for China Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 71 | 53 | 51 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 87 | 119 | 286 | 2616 | 2920 | 2216 | 1397 | 1245 | 1087 | 883 | 847 | 582 | 175 | 782 | 443 | 363 | 551 | 710 | 546 | 389 | 257 | 252 | 293 | 347 | 181 | 120 | 164 | 510 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:39PM 1.89 | 4:15AM 2.86 | 7:06PM 1.80 | 5:07AM 2.69 | 8:51PM 1.80 | 6:12AM 2.51 | 10:14PM 1.89 | 7:35AM 2.36 | 10:59PM 1.99 | 9:02AM 2.27 | 11:29PM 2.09 | 10:16AM 2.24 | 11:54PM 2.20 | 11:16AM 2.23 | 12:15AM 2.30 | 12:08PM 2.22 | 12:35AM 2.40 | 12:55PM 2.20 | 12:56AM 2.49 | 1:39PM 2.17 | 1:17AM 2.57 | 2:22PM 2.13 | 1:40AM 2.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:48PM 1.49 | 11:59AM 0.31 | 10:30PM 1.62 | 1:09PM 0.43 | 11:34PM 1.73 | 2:24PM 0.53 | 1:32AM 1.78 | 3:33PM 0.59 | 3:26AM 1.68 | 4:28PM 0.64 | 4:41AM 1.50 | 5:11PM 0.69 | 5:34AM 1.29 | 5:46PM 0.77 | 6:16AM 1.08 | 6:17PM 0.87 | 6:53AM 0.88 | 6:44PM 0.99 | 7:28AM 0.69 | 7:10PM 1.11 | 8:02AM 0.55 | 7:36PM 1.24 | 8:37AM 0.46 | |||||||||||||
Wed 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Mon 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 |
| Sunset | 7:46 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the China Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for China Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at China Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our China 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 (China 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 China 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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