Tofino Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

13.9°C / 57.1°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from La Perouse Bank: 13.9°C / 57°F

Current weather

14°C / 57°F
(overcast clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
85%

The measurements for the water temperature in Tofino, British Columbia are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Tofino water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Tofino average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Tofino
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 7.3 6.8 6.8 7.1 8 10.3 11.3 10.5 10 9.9 8.1 7.6
Max °C 9 8.7 9.3 10.7 13.4 14.2 14.6 15.1 14.9 13 11.8 10.2
Min °F 45.8 45 45.2 46.2 48.6 52.1 53.6 52.7 51.9 51 48 46.7
Max °F 47.5 46.9 47.7 49.8 54 56 56.9 57.3 56.8 54.1 51.7 49.3

The warmest water temperature is in July with an average around 55.2°F / 12.9°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 45.9°F / 7.7°C.

7 day tide forecast for Tofino

SatSunMonTueWedThuFri
  • High 5:53am
    (3m)
  • Low 11:45am
    (1.2m)
  • High 6:18pm
    (3.66m)
  • Low 1:03am
    (1.06m)
  • High 7:08am
    (2.79m)
  • Low 12:36pm
    (1.54m)
  • High 7:11pm
    (3.63m)
  • Low 2:15am
    (0.99m)
  • High 8:33am
    (2.69m)
  • Low 1:38pm
    (1.82m)
  • High 8:10pm
    (3.58m)
  • Low 3:27am
    (0.9m)
  • High 10:00am
    (2.72m)
  • Low 2:51pm
    (2m)
  • High 9:13pm
    (3.56m)
  • Low 4:35am
    (0.79m)
  • High 11:12am
    (2.84m)
  • Low 4:07pm
    (2.06m)
  • High 10:16pm
    (3.57m)
  • Low 5:33am
    (0.69m)
  • High 12:08pm
    (2.96m)
  • Low 5:13pm
    (2.01m)
  • High 11:13pm
    (3.6m)
  • Low 6:23am
    (0.6m)
  • High 12:53pm
    (3.06m)
  • Low 6:08pm
    (1.91m)
7 day tide times for Tofino

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Tofino, British Columbia) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.