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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
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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 Thursday
August 14 Tofino Surf Report
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Starting out at South Chesterman Beach may be your best best, then switching
to Cox, North Chesterman, or
Long Beach after noon. Looks good in the morning and better in the afternoon.
Get out there!
Conditions
Today looks like 5.5 foot 270° swell at 11 seconds
Morning: 7 mph North offshore wind
Noon: 13 mph West North West onshore wind
Evening: 14 mph West North West cross/onshore wind |
Friday
August 15, Tofino Surf Report
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Looking like a good day. Opposite beach choice from yesterday. Start out
at Cox, North Chesterman, or
Long Beach, then move over to South Chesterman Beach in the afternoon. This may
be the best day of the week so pack a lunch!
Conditions
Today looks like 7 foot 273° swell at 11 seconds
Morning: 6 mph North North West cross/offshore wind
Noon: 13 mph West North West onshore wind
Evening: 15 mph North West cross/onshore wind |
Saturday
August 16 Tofino Surf Report
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head to Cox, North Chesterman, or
Long Beach for the morning, take a long lunch break - nap, read, kick back, then
check South Chesterman Beach late afternoon. The waves look like they'll pick
up in the evening again.
Conditions
Today looks like 4.5 foot 268° swell at 9seconds
Morning: 6 mph North offshore wind
Noon: 12 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 17 mph West North West cross/onshore wind |
Sunday
August 17, Tofino Surf Report
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We talked about cross-training a few weeks ago and this may be a good day
for a kayak or bike ride instead. Not much going on throughout the day so head
over to Meares Island in a kayak and walk the trail.
Conditions
Today looks like 4 foot 260° swell at 9 seconds
Morning: 12 mph North West cross/onshore wind
Noon: 14 mph West onshore wind
Evening: 9 mph West North West cross/onshore wind |
Monday
August 18, 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 not bad
and may be perfect for beginners to come out and get some nice rides. South Chesterman
Beach is the place to be all day.
Conditions
Today looks like 3.5 foot 192° swell at 13 seconds
Morning: 10 mph South east cross shore wind
Noon: 11 mph South South East onshore wind
Evening: 8 mph South South West onshore wind |
Tuesday August 19, Tofino Surf Report
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So, Sunday you got out for a kayak, today may be a good day to get on your
bike. Not much going on throughout the day so head
on down the MUP and give your legs a spin. If you really want to head out 6 am
at Cox, North Chesterman and Long Beach looks like your best bet - ouch, that's
early.
Conditions
Today looks like 4.5 foot 171° swell at 5 seconds
Morning: 18 mph South East cross/offshore wind
Noon: 21 mph South East cross shore wind
Evening: 20 mph South South East cross/onshore wind |
Wednesday
August 20, Tofino Surf Report
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Morning is looking good at South Chesterman, dropping off for the day then
picking up a bit in the evening.
Conditions
Today looks like 7 foot 257° swell at 10 seconds
Morning: 7 mph South onshore wind
Noon: 12 mph South onshore wind
Evening: 9 mph West South West onshore wind |
