Surf Forecasts:
Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 (Sep 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 |
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188 | 99 | 84 | 159 | 613 | 755 | 612 | 463 | 354 | 417 | 524 | 1039 | 1822 | 784 | 363 | 406 | 256 | 207 | 225 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:36PM4.46m | 2:26AM4.68m | 3:04PM4.56m | 3:03AM4.60m | 3:33PM4.63m | 3:41AM4.45m | 4:02PM4.64m | 4:23AM4.22m | 4:34PM4.61m | 5:11AM3.93m | 5:10PM4.53m | 6:11AM3.62m | 5:55PM4.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:37PM1.65m | 8:56AM0.93m | 9:11PM1.50m | 9:25AM1.08m | 9:47PM1.38m | 9:54AM1.31m | 10:25PM1.31m | 10:25AM1.58m | 11:08PM1.31m | 10:59AM1.90m | 11:59PM1.36m | 11:38AM2.22m | 1:02AM1.44m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 16 | SW 19 |
22 | 99 | 70 | 159 | 613 | 755 | 612 | 463 | 354 | 417 | 524 | 1039 | 1822 | 784 | 363 | 17 | 27 | 207 | 51 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | ENE 4 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WSW 15 |
53 | 46 | 20 | 39 | 85 | 150 | 202 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 85 | 255 | 54 | 3 | 28 | 47 | 43 | 17 | 15 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | E 18 | — | — | W 20 | SW 20 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 20 | SW 12 |
35 | 21 | 27 | 79 | 26 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 15 | 54 | — | 49 | 12 | 4 | 17 | 37 | 16 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — | ENE 4 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | W 9 | WNW 9 |
188 | — | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | 406 | 256 | — | 225 | 320 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 657 | 1256 | 881 | 746 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 1461 | 82 | 0 | 1256 | 0 | 749 | 866 | 657 | 657 | 746 | 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.




