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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) Surf Forecast
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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 21 Nov 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) this week:
The surf forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Nov 22) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 21st Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 1993 | 1200 | 398 | 79 | 27 | 7603 | 2440 | 2143 | 1348 | 1123 | 418 | 158 | 157 | 130 | 186 | 95 | 50 | 58 | 90 | 153 | 194 | 295 | 169 | 326 | 176 | 501 | 295 | 160 | 94 | 71 | 124 | 298 | 381 | 181 | 160 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:57PM 2.86 | 5:52AM 2.66 | 5:03PM 2.63 | 6:49AM 2.69 | 6:20PM 2.47 | 7:39AM 2.75 | 7:38PM 2.41 | 8:21AM 2.84 | 8:48PM 2.43 | 8:57AM 2.93 | 9:46PM 2.50 | 9:30AM 3.02 | 10:35PM 2.59 | 10:03AM 3.11 | 11:19PM 2.68 | 10:36AM 3.19 | 12:00AM 2.74 | 11:10AM 3.26 | 12:40AM 2.77 | 11:44AM 3.31 | 1:19AM 2.77 | 12:21PM 3.32 | 1:59AM 2.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:13AM 1.70 | 10:57PM 0.72 | 11:27AM 1.71 | 11:54PM 0.92 | 12:47PM 1.63 | 12:51AM 1.08 | 1:57PM 1.46 | 1:44AM 1.21 | 2:52PM 1.24 | 2:33AM 1.31 | 3:37PM 1.00 | 3:18AM 1.39 | 4:16PM 0.78 | 3:59AM 1.44 | 4:52PM 0.58 | 4:38AM 1.49 | 5:29PM 0.42 | 5:15AM 1.52 | 6:05PM 0.30 | 5:52AM 1.55 | 6:42PM 0.24 | 6:28AM 1.58 | 7:21PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:34 | - | - | 4:32 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | - | 9 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 1 | - | 8 | 11 | - | - | 33 | 7 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 4 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -5 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 2°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NW by Thu night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Icy conditions (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min -3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Long Beach (Tofino Airport) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Beach (Tofino Airport) 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 (Long Beach (Tofino Airport)) 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 Long Beach (Tofino Airport) 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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