
Surf Forecasts:
Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 5,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lepus Beach (Haida-Gwaii) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 16 | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 14 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
822 | 607 | 1014 | 581 | 421 | 573 | 643 | 403 | 404 | 235 | 146 | 307 | 709 | 602 | 347 | 561 | 1213 | 1491 | 3149 | 5435 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:08PM4.92m | 2:49AM4.38m | 2:38PM4.87m | 3:28AM4.22m | 3:08PM4.75m | 4:08AM4.02m | 3:38PM4.58m | 4:52AM3.80m | 4:11PM4.37m | 5:45AM3.58m | 4:48PM4.12m | 6:56AM3.42m | 5:36PM3.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.82m | 8:43AM1.66m | 9:20PM0.82m | 9:14AM1.88m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | |
7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 9 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 14 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 20 |
822 | 607 | 1014 | 581 | 421 | 573 | 643 | 403 | 404 | 235 | 146 | 307 | 709 | 602 | 347 | 561 | 1213 | 1491 | 3149 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 16 | SW 17 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 7 | W 11 | SW 16 | E 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | — |
73 | 386 | 75 | 68 | 23 | 125 | 124 | 122 | 19 | 37 | 14 | 55 | 66 | 45 | 117 | 77 | 216 | 44 | 43 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 7 | SW 20 | ENE 4 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 9 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 12 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — |
11 | 67 | 46 | 75 | 72 | 19 | 97 | 3 | 75 | 123 | 30 | 125 | 19 | 72 | 10 | 44 | 56 | 23 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | NW 3 | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | SW 10 | — | ESE 4 | SSE 3 | WSW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 98 | 135 | — | — | 469 | — | 6 | 2 | 5435 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 82 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 749 | 746 | 0 | 0 | 746 | 657 | 746 | 657 | 657 | 82 | 746 | 746 | 746 | 746 |
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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.



