
Surf Forecasts:
Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) this week:
The surf forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 |
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339 | 404 | 240 | 112 | 1048 | 1422 | 804 | 606 | 516 | 434 | 1693 | 2020 | 1293 | 770 | 563 | 281 | 819 | 338 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:08AM4.02m | 3:38PM4.58m | 4:52AM3.80m | 4:11PM4.37m | 5:45AM3.58m | 4:48PM4.12m | 6:56AM3.42m | 5:36PM3.87m | 8:29AM3.40m | 6:54PM3.66m | 9:45AM3.54m | 8:35PM3.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:56PM0.91m | 9:46AM2.13m | 10:33PM1.08m | 10:19AM2.37m | 11:15PM1.28m | 10:57AM2.60m | 00:05AM1.50m | 11:47AM2.81m | 1:07AM1.68m | 1:07PM2.94m | 2:22AM1.76m | 2:59PM2.88m | 3:36AM1.74m | ||||||
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 7 |
143 | 404 | 240 | 70 | 1048 | 1422 | 804 | 606 | 516 | 434 | 1693 | 2020 | 1293 | 770 | 563 | 281 | 819 | 338 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 7 | SSW 18 | W 11 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | W 16 | SW 18 | W 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 9 |
339 | 26 | 123 | 112 | 198 | 713 | 633 | 292 | 256 | 131 | 81 | 43 | 97 | 81 | 83 | 106 | 79 | 49 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 7 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 19 | W 16 | SW 16 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 11 |
88 | 75 | 19 | 54 | 51 | 102 | 103 | 32 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 3 | 4 | 92 | 45 | 69 | 64 | 87 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SW 10 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 3 | — | ESE 2 |
— | — | 5 | 72 | 146 | 111 | 148 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 749 | 0 | 82 | 657 | 657 | 746 | 657 | 0 | 0 | 881 | 1524 | 657 | 82 | 657 | 657 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 657 |
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Information about the Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) 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 (Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii)) 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 Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) 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.



