south chesterman beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:41am

Swell

5ft

11s

Offshore wind

Off

5mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

08:07pm

Weather

14°C

13°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	Off 2mph 3mph	1-2ft 12s	13°C
	2ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 4mph 5mph	1ft 8s	14°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 7s	Cross 10mph 12mph	1ft 7s	14°C
	2ft 12s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1-2ft 7s	14°C
	3-4ft 12s	2ft 8s	Cross 7mph 8mph	2ft 8s	14°C
	5ft 11s	2ft 12s	Off 5mph 5mph	2ft 12s	14°C
	5ft 11s	1ft 13s	Off 7mph 7mph	1ft 13s	14°C
	5ft 11s	1ft 12s	Off 7mph 7mph	1ft 12s	14°C

Today 16 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	2ft 13s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2ft 13s	15°C
	4ft 10s	2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2ft 12s	15°C
	4ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	2ft 11s	14°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 11s	1ft 16s	Cross 30mph 37mph	1ft 16s	14°C
	1-2ft 16s	1ft 12s	Cross 24mph 31mph	1ft 12s	14°C
	1ft 17s	1ft 11s	Cross 20mph 24mph	1ft 11s	13°C

Thursday 18 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 13mph	1ft 15s	14°C
	6ft 8s	1ft 16s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 16s	14°C
	5ft 8s	1ft 16s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 16s	14°C

Friday 19 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 9s	1ft 14s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 14s	14°C
	4ft 9s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1-2ft 13s	14°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 13s	On 2mph 2mph	2ft 13s	14°C

Saturday 20 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 14s	14°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 14s	13°C
	5ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 13s	14°C

Sunday 21 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 13s	15°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 13s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 13s	14°C 0.05mm/h
	4ft 10s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1-2ft 13s	14°C 0.1mm/h

Monday 22 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.36mm/h
	7ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.18mm/h
	6-7ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.13mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.8mm/h
	5ft 12s	1ft 12s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.81mm/h
	5ft 11s	1ft 12s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	13°C 0.72mm/h

Location guide

South Chesterman Beach in Canada is recognized as an exceptional place to surf, especially for those who may want to dip their toes into this thrilling sport. The beach is characterized by a relatively consistent wave pattern due to its exposure to Pacific swells. One of the defining aspects of surfing in South Chesterman Beach is its accommodating nature for all levels of surfers. The beach receives a mix of groundswells and windswells, making it suitable for beginners, intermediate as well as seasoned surfers. Typically, the wave direction is from left to right, and they tend to break nearer to the shore, providing a more manageable experience, ideal for novice surfers. In terms of the seasonality, the best time for surfing at South Chesterman Beach could be different based on your skill level and preference. While summer brings milder conditions and smaller waves suitable for beginners, winter offers a more challenging environment with larger and more powerful swells for those seasoned surfers. It's a diverse environment that truly caters for all. The water temperature at South Chesterman Beach varies throughout the year. In colder months, a thicker wetsuit, booties and gloves might be required, while in the warmer summer months, a lighter wetsuit can be worn. Regardless, due to its northern location, surfers should be prepared for cooler waters. Overall, the surfing experience at South Chesterman Beach is one that can be as challenging or relaxed as you'd like. With the right equipment, attitude, and respect for the power of the ocean, South Chesterman Beach can offer a memorable surfing experience for everyone.

Last updated: 15/09/25 12:00am