Surf Forecasting in Tofino

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July 3rd, 2021

Don’t just look at Magic seaweed and and constantly be confused and mislead. Understanding how weather works and the various factors affecting the surf will allow you to better forecast the surf.

Factors affecting the surf:

Swell – swell direction, height, and most important period

Wind – Understanding the wind is all about understanding the weather

Tides – This will affect currents and where the waves form