Tofino, British Columbia Weather
Tofino, British Columbia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for Tofino in Clayoquot Land District.
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About Tofino, British Columbia
Tofino is a district municipality in Clayoquot Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It has a population of approximately 2,516. Tofino is located at 49.1531°N, 125.9044°W. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V0R.
Tofino occupies a rugged edge of the Pacific coast, where the weight of the ocean meets the dense, ancient silence of the forest. It lies 35.1 km north-west of Ucluelet, BC (from Ucluelet, BC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-east of Chetarpe. The salt-heavy air clings to the skin, lingering long after the sun dips below the horizon and leaves the silhouette of Radar Hill sharpened against a violet sky. Inland, the landscape reveals itself in quiet intervals, from the hidden stillness of Mallard Lake to the cold, distant reach of Taylor Glacier. To the southeast, the protected expanse of the Réserve de parc national du Canada Pacific Rim buffers the land, while the Cypre River winds through the interior, carving a path through the quiet, moss-draped wilderness that defines the Clayoquot Land District. Tofino emerged from the quiet necessity of maritime life, growing from a modest outpost into a hub defined by the harvest of the sea and the resilience of those who navigate its unpredictable waters. The local economy persists as a reflection of this environment, shifting from historical reliance on fishing and timber toward a stewardship model that values the integrity of the coast. Men and women here work with a pragmatic focus, whether they are outfitting vessels for the day’s haul or managing the flow of visitors who arrive to witness the raw power of the Pacific. Life in Tofino moves in accordance with the tides, a constant, shifting pulse that dictates the pace of commerce and the availability of the day’s catch. Cultural identity in Tofino thrives on a blend of deep-rooted Indigenous heritage and the independent spirit of those drawn to the edge of the continent. The community values a deliberate, unadorned way of living, where the primary landmarks are not monuments of stone, but the shifting shoreline and the seasonal migration of whales. Residents often gather in spaces that honor the history of the region, fostering a character that is as weathered and authentic as the driftwood scattered along the beach. While Tofino occasionally draws the attention of those seeking the solace of the wild, the daily reality is one of quiet consistency, defined by the persistent mist and the sound of waves breaking against the shore.
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NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.
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| Location | Tofino, Clayoquot Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.153056°N, 125.904444°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V0R |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Tofino, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tofino, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Tofino includes coordinates 49.153056°N, 125.904444°W, situated in Clayoquot Land District. Postal FSA: V0R. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.