Chesterman Beach surf forecast

Tofino · Vancouver Island · Canada

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A long sandy beach south of Tofino that is the heart of Canada's surf scene and a popular lesson spot. Surfable all year, with the biggest swell in autumn and winter.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

beginner

Best swell

W, WSW

Best wind

NE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Sep-Mar (surfable year-round)

Typical size

0.5-3 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Cold water; Rips

Nearby spots

• Cox Bay, Tofino
• Florencia Bay, Ucluelet
• Sombrio Beach, Port Renfrew

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