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south chesterman beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:16pm

Swell

8ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

4mph

Falling tide

Low

01:36am

Weather

10°C

11°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 17 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 14s	10°C
7-8ft 12s	1ft 14s	Cross 4mph 3mph	1ft 14s	10°C
1-7ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 10mph 9mph	0-1ft 15s	10°C
3-7ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 17mph 15mph	0-1ft 15s	10°C
7ft 11s	1ft 13s	On 8mph 8mph	1ft 13s	10°C
6ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 13s	10°C
6ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 11mph 10mph	1ft 13s	9°C
5ft 11s	1ft 17s	Cross 12mph 11mph	1ft 17s	9°C

Today 18 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 5mph 5mph	3-4ft 15s	9°C
4-6ft 13s	1-3ft 14s	Off 5mph 6mph	1-3ft 14s	9°C
6ft 14s	1ft 13s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1ft 13s	9°C

Tommorrow 19 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 21mph 25mph	1-2ft 13s	10°C 0.07mm/h
3-4ft 11s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 21mph 25mph	2-3ft 14s	10°C 0.13mm/h
5-6ft 11s	3ft 14s	Cross 19mph 23mph	3ft 14s	10°C 0.33mm/h

Thursday 20 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10-11ft 14s	5-6ft 9s	Cross 2mph 2mph	5-6ft 9s	11°C
9-10ft 13s	2-4ft 8s	Off 3mph 3mph	2-4ft 8s	10°C
8-9ft 13s	2ft 7s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2ft 7s	10°C

Friday 21 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9-10ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 9mph 8mph	1-3ft 12s	10°C 0.39mm/h
10-11ft 14s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 10s	11°C 0.17mm/h
11ft 15s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 7s	11°C 0.08mm/h

Saturday 22 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 16s	1ft 17s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 17s	10°C 0.45mm/h
9ft 16s	1ft 17s	Cross 22mph 27mph	1ft 17s	10°C 0.95mm/h
9ft 15s	1ft 17s	Cross 16mph 23mph	1ft 17s	10°C 2.27mm/h

Sunday 23 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 15s	1ft 15s	Cross 16mph 15mph	1ft 15s	9°C
8ft 14s	1ft 15s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 15s	9°C
7-8ft 14s	1ft 15s	Off 5mph 5mph	1ft 15s	8°C 0.09mm/h

Monday 24 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 14s		Cross 29mph 31mph	Flat	9°C
2-5ft 13s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 23mph 25mph	0-1ft 15s	9°C
6ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 17mph	1ft 10s	9°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 5mph	1ft 13s	8°C
5-6ft 11s	1ft 13s	Off 7mph 6mph	1ft 13s	8°C
5ft 11s	1ft 13s	Off 9mph 9mph	1ft 13s	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	1ft 13s	Off 11mph 12mph	1ft 13s	7°C
2-3ft 10s	1ft 15s	Off 13mph 15mph	1ft 15s	7°C
2ft 10s	1ft 15s	Off 15mph 18mph	1ft 15s	7°C

Historical data

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.