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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 10 pm Sunday 13 Apr 2025 PDT
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 Monday (Apr 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days.
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 284 | 260 | 980 | 1977 | 569 | 1307 | 1499 | 490 | 816 | 467 | 202 | 154 | 125 | 229 | 339 | 298 | 470 | 672 | 633 | 792 | 604 | 486 | 742 | 513 | 572 | 207 | 180 | 133 | 216 | 148 | 276 | 180 | 146 | 237 | 234 | 272 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:36AM 3.23 | 2:33PM 2.91 | 2:04AM 3.21 | 3:11PM 2.81 | 2:33AM 3.15 | 3:52PM 2.68 | 3:05AM 3.07 | 4:37PM 2.54 | 3:39AM 2.97 | 5:31PM 2.42 | 4:20AM 2.87 | 6:38PM 2.36 | 5:14AM 2.76 | 7:51PM 2.39 | 6:28AM 2.69 | 8:52PM 2.51 | 7:54AM 2.68 | 9:39PM 2.69 | 9:14AM 2.76 | 10:19PM 2.92 | 10:22AM 2.90 | 10:56PM 3.17 | 11:22AM 3.04 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:10AM 0.45 | 8:08PM 1.29 | 8:45AM 0.46 | 8:39PM 1.42 | 9:21AM 0.52 | 9:10PM 1.56 | 10:01AM 0.61 | 9:43PM 1.69 | 10:46AM 0.72 | 10:23PM 1.81 | 11:40AM 0.82 | 11:19PM 1.90 | 12:43PM 0.88 | 12:42AM 1.92 | 1:50PM 0.89 | 2:13AM 1.79 | 2:53PM 0.86 | 3:25AM 1.52 | 3:47PM 0.82 | 4:23AM 1.15 | 4:36PM 0.80 | 5:14AM 0.75 | 5:22PM 0.83 | |||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 |
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| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Vancouver Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Vancouver Island, consider staying in Port Alberni which is 67 km (42 miles) away. Other places in and around Vancouver Island where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Gold River which is 89 km (55 miles) away and Courtenay, 89 km (55 miles) away.
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