Canada · British Columbia
49.12 | -125.89
Chesterman Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the Tofino area, on the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. This west-facing spot receives direct Pacific swells and offers excellent surfing and kitesurfing conditions in SW to NW winds. The beach is divided into two sections by a small rocky headland. Spectacular scenery with temperate rainforest as a backdrop.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from April to July, peaking in May: 24 rideable days a month and 275 hours of usable wind, at 15 °C. The low point is January, at 7 days.
7-12 knots · 73% 13-20 knots · 26% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is October, with 248 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 48 h | 7 °C | 144 mm |
| February | 7.0 | 53 h | 7 °C | 93 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 91 h | 9 °C | 218 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 183 h | 12 °C | 60 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 275 h | 14 °C | 47 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 196 h | 16 °C | 48 mm |
| July | 24.5 | 222 h | 19 °C | 12 mm |
| August | 14.0 | 96 h | 19 °C | 40 mm |
| September | 14.0 | 98 h | 17 °C | 94 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 100 h | 12 °C | 248 mm |
| November | 8.5 | 58 h | 10 °C | 183 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 78 h | 8 °C | 201 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Open all year round
Advanced
Pacific ocean waves — surf conditions with regular swell. Sandy bottom. Waves can reach 2-3m in big swells. Powerful shore break. The north section is more sheltered than the south. Cold water year-round (8-12°C).
Powerful Pacific swell with violent shore break. Rip currents. Rocks between the two beach sections. Busy surf zone — surfers have priority. Very cold water (5/4 full wetsuit required). Remote from medical facilities. Bears possible on the beach.
If you notice any outdated information:
Suggest an editLive data from Tofino weather station (wind, gusts, history) is reserved for Premium members.
Already a Premium member? Log in
Loading webcams...
Comments 0
Login to commentNo comments yet.