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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) Surf Forecast
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Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) surfForecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 13 Mar 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 15th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days.
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tue 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) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1196 | 660 | 396 | 1057 | 4626 | 3540 | 2953 | 3620 | 2959 | 1783 | 1088 | 687 | 1172 | 1060 | 746 | 290 | 141 | 418 | 838 | 562 | 541 | 507 | 543 | 628 | 800 | 1585 | 2794 | 2951 | 1672 | 1297 | 706 | 351 | 144 | 263 | 372 | 435 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:39AM 3.35 | 1:46PM 3.34 | 2:05AM 3.40 | 2:22PM 3.27 | 2:31AM 3.42 | 2:56PM 3.17 | 2:57AM 3.41 | 3:31PM 3.05 | 3:23AM 3.37 | 4:09PM 2.90 | 3:51AM 3.30 | 4:52PM 2.74 | 4:23AM 3.21 | 5:45PM 2.58 | 5:01AM 3.11 | 6:57PM 2.46 | 5:54AM 3.00 | 8:30PM 2.44 | 7:07AM 2.93 | 9:51PM 2.55 | 8:38AM 2.94 | 10:43PM 2.71 | 9:55AM 3.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:42AM 1.03 | 7:53PM 0.83 | 8:15AM 0.92 | 8:21PM 0.98 | 8:47AM 0.86 | 8:47PM 1.14 | 9:21AM 0.84 | 9:14PM 1.32 | 9:56AM 0.87 | 9:42PM 1.50 | 10:35AM 0.95 | 10:13PM 1.68 | 11:20AM 1.05 | 10:51PM 1.86 | 12:19PM 1.15 | 11:42PM 2.01 | 1:35PM 1.18 | 1:04AM 2.10 | 2:54PM 1.11 | 2:45AM 2.04 | 3:59PM 0.94 | 4:02AM 1.82 | 4:51PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tue 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 2 | - | - | 10 | 5 | 9 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 23 | 25 | 11 | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) 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 (Tofino (North Chestermans Beach)) 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 Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) 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.
Tofino is 72 km (45 miles) from Gold River. If you plan a holiday in Vancouver Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gold River. Gold River has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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