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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) Surf Forecast
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Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf Forecast / Vancouver Island / Canada
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) this week:
The surf forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 28th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) over the next 12 days.
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 198 | 166 | 166 | 140 | 286 | 276 | 263 | 197 | 250 | 234 | 951 | 1437 | 1230 | 927 | 819 | 707 | 457 | 239 | 194 | 123 | 94 | 143 | 150 | 77 | 125 | 99 | 127 | 173 | 181 | 172 | 171 | 83 | 132 | 325 | 493 | 538 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:32AM 3.26 | 2:42PM 2.85 | 2:02AM 3.25 | 3:23PM 2.76 | 2:35AM 3.22 | 4:08PM 2.66 | 3:12AM 3.16 | 4:59PM 2.55 | 3:55AM 3.07 | 6:00PM 2.49 | 4:50AM 2.95 | 7:09PM 2.51 | 6:01AM 2.84 | 8:14PM 2.61 | 7:26AM 2.77 | 9:09PM 2.79 | 8:50AM 2.79 | 9:55PM 3.01 | 10:05AM 2.88 | 10:37PM 3.23 | 11:09AM 2.98 | 11:18PM 3.43 | 12:07PM 3.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:14AM 0.37 | 8:07PM 1.40 | 8:51AM 0.37 | 8:40PM 1.51 | 9:31AM 0.41 | 9:16PM 1.63 | 10:17AM 0.49 | 9:58PM 1.73 | 11:09AM 0.58 | 10:55PM 1.81 | 12:10PM 0.66 | 12:12AM 1.83 | 1:16PM 0.72 | 1:42AM 1.71 | 2:22PM 0.76 | 3:01AM 1.45 | 3:22PM 0.78 | 4:05AM 1.09 | 4:15PM 0.82 | 5:00AM 0.71 | 5:04PM 0.88 | 5:50AM 0.36 | 5:51PM 0.97 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Mon 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 21 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Long Beach (Tofino Airport) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Beach (Tofino Airport) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Beach (Tofino Airport) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Long Beach (Tofino Airport)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Long Beach (Tofino Airport) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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