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2008 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.
Tofino Surfing Beaches
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
South Chesterman Beach - Good surf depending
on wind, popular hang out spot
Cox Bay Beach - Stronger surf than other beaches
in summer, Bigger, harder waves.
Long Beach -
Lots of space and good waves, fun for everyone. Need a vehicle.
Wickanninish Beach - Some good surf. Closer
for Ucluelet surfers. Need a vehicle.
Tofino
Women's Monday Night Surf,
6:30 pm, South Chesterman Beach |
Looks like a good surfing week and we deserve it. See you at the beach!
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 Saturday
August 23 Tofino Surf Report
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A good day for some small waves like yesterday. Head to South Chesterman
for enjoy. Take a look at North Chesterman or Long Beach or take the new boardwalk
down to Cox if you're looking for the bigger waves.
Conditions
Today looks like 5.5 foot 273° swell at 9 seconds
Morning: 13 mph South East cross/offshore wind
Noon: 14 mph South South East cross/onshore wind
Evening: 16 mph South East cross/onshore wind |
Sunday
August 24, Tofino Surf Report
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Take a look at North Chesterman or Long Beach or take the new boardwalk down
to Cox for the stronger waves. South Chesterman is always a fun spot to hang
so check it out as well.
Conditions
Today looks like 7.5 foot 250° swell at 8 seconds
Morning: 8 mph West onshore wind
Noon: 14 mph South West onshore wind
Evening: 6 mph West South West onshore wind |
Monday
August 25, Tofino Surf Report
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A great night to get out and enjoy the Monday Night Surf Session for Girls
and Women. Meet up 6:60 pm at South Chesterman. The waves are looking good. We'd
suggest Cox, North Chesterman and Long Beach for the morning and day.
Conditions
Today looks like 6 foot 260° swell at 8 seconds
Morning: 3 mph East South East cross/offshore wind
Noon: 11 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 10 mph West North West onshore wind |
Tuesday
August 26, Tofino Surf Report
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Looking like a steady day for waves. Check North Chesterman and Long
Beach today and Cox if you're looking for something bigger.
Conditions
Today looks like 6 foot 282° swell at 9 seconds
Morning: 6 mph South East cross/onshore wind
Noon: 18 mph South onshore wind
Evening: 20 mph South South West onshore wind |
Wednesday
August 27, Tofino Surf Report
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Morning looks good but the real things happen later afternoon and evening.
Try North Chesterman, Long
Beach, or Cox for the day, switching over to South Chesterman Beach in the evening.
Conditions
Today looks like 10.5 foot 276° swell at 10 seconds
Morning: 12 mph West North West onshore wind
Noon: 11 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 5 mph South onshore wind |
Thursday
August 28 Tofino Surf Report
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Best in the morning, but looking steady all day. We'd take a look at all
the beaches: Cox, North Chesterman,
or Long Beach may be your best bet but South
Chesterman Beach is always worth a look for smaller waves. Looks like the best
day of the week so take advantage and get out there!
Conditions
Today looks like 8 foot 280° swell at 10 seconds
Morning: 10 mph South West onshore wind
Noon: 8 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 6 mph South West onshore wind |
Friday
August 29, Tofino Surf Report
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Another fine day. Opposite beach choice from yesterday. Looks like Cox,
North Chesterman, or Long Beach are the choices in these winds. Before noon or
after six looking good, but small waves all day.
Today looks like 7 foot 275° swell at 10 seconds
Morning: 9 mph West North West onshore wind
Noon: 13 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 15 mph West North West cross/onshore wind |
