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south chesterman beach Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
12:02am

Swell

1ft

11s

Onshore wind

3mph

4mph

Rising tide

High

12:00pm

Weather

6°C

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-2ft 13s	3ft 21s	Cross 4mph 2mph	3ft 21s	5°C
1-2ft 12s	3ft 13s	Cross 3mph 2mph	3ft 13s	6°C
1ft 11s	3ft 9s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3ft 9s	6°C
1ft 13s	3ft 9s	Cross 5mph 5mph	3ft 9s	6°C
1ft 14s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2-3ft 9s	6°C
3-5ft 17s	3ft 12s	Off 3mph 3mph	3ft 12s	6°C
5-6ft 18s	3ft 13s	Cross 6mph 5mph	3ft 13s	6°C
6ft 17s	2-3ft 9s	Off 9mph 7mph	2-3ft 9s	5°C

Tommorrow 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 16s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1-2ft 6s	6°C
0-1ft 13s	1ft 13s	Cross 5mph 4mph	1ft 13s	6°C
Flat	1ft 16s	Cross 6mph 5mph	1ft 16s	5°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s	3ft 16s	Cross 3mph 3mph	3ft 16s	6°C
2-5ft 14s	4ft 16s	Cross 2mph 3mph	4ft 16s	6°C
1-3ft 14s	4ft 13s	Cross 2mph 3mph	4ft 13s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 14s	1ft 14s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 14s	6°C
1-4ft 14s	1-2ft 11s	Off 4mph 3mph	1-2ft 11s	6°C
1ft 14s	2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 5mph	2ft 10s	6°C

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 19s	2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 12mph	2ft 8s	7°C
2ft 12s	2ft 15s	Cross 13mph 13mph	2ft 15s	7°C
1-2ft 8s	2ft 14s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2ft 14s	6°C

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 15mph 16mph	3ft 11s	8°C
1ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 15mph 17mph	3ft 11s	7°C
1ft 12s	3ft 10s	Cross 18mph 19mph	3ft 10s	7°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	3-4ft 13s	Cross 22mph 28mph	3-4ft 13s	8°C
Flat	3ft 13s	Cross 22mph 27mph	3ft 13s	8°C
Flat	3ft 13s	Cross 21mph 28mph	3ft 13s	8°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 18s	2-5ft 13s	Cross 19mph 22mph	2-5ft 13s	8°C 0.76mm/h
1ft 17s	5ft 9s	On 16mph 17mph	5ft 9s	8°C 0.8mm/h
0-1ft 17s	1-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1-4ft 13s	8°C 0.31mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 7s	4ft 14s	Cross 15mph 17mph	4ft 14s	8°C
0-1ft 10s	4-5ft 14s	Cross 14mph 15mph	4-5ft 14s	8°C
2-5ft 14s	5ft 11s	Off 13mph 13mph	5ft 11s	8°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.