Tofino Surf Report, Tofino surfing beaches, Where the waves are in Tofino, BC

2009 Tofino Surf Reports

We are giving our best surf forecasts for Tofino and Long Beach areas. The funny thing about forecasting is that things can shift quickly. North Chesterman may look good on paper but the action's at South when you see the real thing. So, use the forecasts as guides but trust your intuition, it's right more often than you give it credit for.

Learn about Tofino Surf Beaches and Pacific Rim National Park Surf Beaches.
Surf beaches good for beginners or experienced riders or both!
Surf and hang out beaches. Nicknames for local beaches.

Holy smokes the beach was full this weekend.
Come on out, the weather's warm and sunny and the waves are here this week.

Saturday September 26 Tofino Surf Report

Oh nice! Beginners and learners get out early. May be a bit of wind in the early morning - that will drop off around 8:30 for some nice three star surfing. At noon the waves pick up to four stars but along with that comes another touch of wind until 6pm. Then, let the good waves roll! The four stars ramp up to five, thats 1,2,3,4,5 around 6pm with no wind. So pick your time for your ability and enjoy the day on your surfboard.

Conditions
Today's surf looks like a 8 feet swell at 15 seconds
Morning: 11 mph NW cross shore wind
Noon: 11 mph NW cross onshore wind
Evening: 11 mph NNW cross offshore wind

Saturday 2009 September 26
Sunrise 7:16, Sunset 19:12
Moonrise 16:00, Moonset 0:09
Low Tide: 1:00 3.8
High Tide: 7:47 8.3
Low Tide: 12:48 6.7
High Tide: 18:51 9.5

Sunday September 27 Tofino Surf Report

Whenever you feel like getting out today, the waves will be waiting for you. we're looking at a full four star day, all day. So get up early, sleep in, hang out, plan an evening surf - pick one of those or choose all. Surf On!

Conditions
Today's surf looks like a 8.5 feet swell at 13 seconds
Morning: 9 mph NE offshore wind
Noon: 3 mph NNE offshore wind
Evening: 5 mph NNW offshore wind

Sunday 2009 September 27
Sunrise 7:17, Sunset 19:10
Moonset 0:09, Moonrise 16:31
Low Tide: 2:15 4.1
High Tide: 9:07 8.5
Low Tide: 14:14 6.7
High Tide: 20:12 9.4

Monday September 28 Tofino Surf Report

A mixed bag of a day. Early morning brings some waves but your pay for it with wind. At noon the waves drop band still some wind. Mid-afternoon the waves pick up again, with wind, and then at around 6pm, the waves grow to three stars with wait for it - no wind! Things stay that groovy for the rest of the evening.

Conditions
Today's surf looks like 9.5 feet swell at 8 seconds
Morning: 6 mph WSW onshoree wind
Noon: 9 mph WSW onshore wind
Evening: 6 mph W onshore wind

Monday 2009 September 28
Sunrise 7:19, Sunset 19:08
Moonset 1:15, Moonrise 16:55
Low Tide: 3:23 4.0
High Tide: 10:07 8.8
Low Tide: 15:30 6.3
High Tide: 21:24 9.5

Tuesday September 29 Tofino Surf Report

Nice three star waves for most of the day but with a bit of wind for the entire day. Take a break around 3 pm because that's when the waves are taking a nap down to two stars. But after their little kip, the waves wake up around 5:30 and reve back up to three stars and grow from then on.

Conditions
Today's surf looks like 10.5 feet swell at 11 seconds
Morning: 10 mph NW cross shore wind
Noon: 14 mph WNW cross onshore wind
Evening: 12 mph WNW cross onshore wind

Tuesday 2009 September 29
Sunrise 7:20, Sunset 19:05
Moonset 2:22, Moonrise 17:15
Low Tide: 4:17 3.8
High Tide: 10:48 9.3
Low Tide: 16:27 5.7
High Tide: 22:23 9.8

Wednesday September 30 Tofino Surf Report

A sweet three stars right into early afternoon and then a nice two stars for those looking for some learner waves. So pick you waves and get out when it looks good for you. I love these kind of decisions. We'll be riding down to check out North Chesterman Beach or Cox in the morning and moving over to South Chesterman Beach at noon.

Conditions
Today's surf looks like 7 feet swell at 10 seconds
Morning: 3 mph W offshore wind
Noon: 6 mph WSW onshore wind
Evening: 9 mph SSW onshore wind

Wednesday 2009 September 30
Sunrise 7:22, Sunset 19:03
Moonset 3:31, Moonrise 17:32
Low Tide: 4:59 3.6
High Tide: 11:20 9.8
Low Tide: 17:12 5.0
High Tide: 23:11 10.2

Thursday October 1 Tofino Surf Report

Okie dokie, nice learner day but that wind keeps hanging around. Once again, the waves take a nap around 3pm, but the rest of the day sits at solid two stars, with that pesky wind.

Conditions
Today's surf looks like 8 feet swell at 9 seconds
Morning: 7 mph SW onshore wind
Noon: 7 mph WSW onshore wind
Evening: 12 mph WNW cross onshore wind

Thursday 2009 October 01
Sunrise 7:23 AM PDT, Sunset 7:01 PM PDT
Moonset 4:39 AM PDT, Moonrise 5:48 PM PDT
Low Tide: 5:35 AM PDT 3.5
High Tide: 11:50 AM PDT 10.3
Low Tide: 5:51 PM PDT 4.3
High Tide: 11:54 PM PDT 10.4

Friday October 2 Tofino Surf Report

Conditions
Coming Soon!

Friday 2009 October 02
Sunrise 7:25 AM PDT, Sunset 6:59 PM PDT
Moonset 5:48 AM PDT, Moonrise 6:04 PM PDT
Low Tide: 6:07 AM PDT 3.4
High Tide: 12:18 PM PDT 10.9
Low Tide: 6:27 PM PDT 3.5

Have Fun. Be Safe. Ride With Your Heart & Head!

About Tofino Surfing Beaches: North -> South

MacKenzie Beach - Rarely has surf but sometimes some small waves can roll in

North Chesterman Beach - Good surf depending on wind, really picks up in winter
Also known as North Sea

South Chesterman Beach - Good surf depending on wind, popular hang out spot
Also known as South Sea

Cox Bay Beach - Stronger surf than other beaches in summer, Bigger, harder waves.
Cox bay includes the Cox Rocks (North section) and Cox Sauce (Mid beach) areas.

Long Beach - Lots of space and good waves, fun for everyone. Need a vehicle.

Wickanninish Beach - Can find some good surf here. Closer for Ucluelet surfers. Need a vehicle.

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