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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 am Tuesday 25 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 Tuesday (Mar 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 25th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 31st Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofino (North Chestermans Beach) over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 1274 | 1331 | 919 | 590 | 573 | 229 | 1342 | 3612 | 2268 | 3141 | 1837 | 904 | 673 | 1059 | 413 | 251 | 230 | 177 | 4712 | 1483 | 1391 | 1117 | 456 | 318 | 184 | 109 | 267 | 223 | 198 | 56 | 249 | 526 | 2475 | 4443 | 2382 | 947 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:55AM 3.05 | 11:23PM 2.92 | 10:58AM 3.21 | 11:59PM 3.14 | 11:53AM 3.35 | 12:33AM 3.37 | 12:44PM 3.44 | 1:08AM 3.59 | 1:33PM 3.48 | 1:44AM 3.77 | 2:22PM 3.44 | 2:20AM 3.86 | 3:12PM 3.33 | 2:59AM 3.85 | 4:04PM 3.16 | 3:40AM 3.73 | 5:01PM 2.96 | 4:26AM 3.53 | 6:08PM 2.78 | 5:22AM 3.28 | 7:26PM 2.66 | 6:36AM 3.05 | 8:51PM 2.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:51PM 0.75 | 5:00AM 1.50 | 5:35PM 0.60 | 5:50AM 1.14 | 6:15PM 0.52 | 6:37AM 0.77 | 6:52PM 0.53 | 7:23AM 0.45 | 7:30PM 0.64 | 8:08AM 0.22 | 8:08PM 0.83 | 8:54AM 0.11 | 8:48PM 1.07 | 9:41AM 0.15 | 9:30PM 1.32 | 10:32AM 0.29 | 10:18PM 1.56 | 11:30AM 0.51 | 11:15PM 1.77 | 12:38PM 0.72 | 12:30AM 1.90 | 1:55PM 0.85 | 2:12AM 1.89 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 11 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 16 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 114mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat 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.
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