Tofino - Long Beach
Tofino is Canada's surf capital—a Pacific Rim National Park beach where temperate rainforest meets consistent North Pacific swells to create one of the world's most atmospheric surf destinations. The water is brutally cold, requiring 5mm wetsuits even in summer, but the waves are remarkably consistent and the scenery is world-class: old-growth forests, bear-frequented beaches, and a genuine wilderness feel that has become rare in developed surf destinations. The drive from Victoria is long but beautiful, and the rewards justify every minute.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (280°)
- Direction range
- 250° - 320°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 2m
Water temp
11°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Pacific Rim National Park. Multiple access points.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Apr
Year-round swell but winter is most consistent.