How high are the waves in Tofino?
I never felt intimidated by the ocean. But in Tofino, the waves average 2-5 feet in summer months. An average size for an experienced surfer, but monster waves for someone accustomed to Anguilla beaches.
Why are the waves so big in Tofino?
First up, let’s talk surf seasons. As the weather starts to warm up in March, Tofino still gets some residual, larger swells out of the Northwest from the subsiding winter storms. Some spring seasons deliver the bonus of sought-after southern swells towards the end of April and beginning of May.
What is the best beach to surf in Tofino?
Cox Bay. The ultimate surf spot in Tofino, and more often than not- the biggest. Cox Bay is an incredible little bay that hosts some of the best local surf.
How long is Cox Bay Beach?
0.93 mile
Cox Bay Beach Cox Bay is a smaller, 1.5Km (0.93 mile) beach located at the south end of Tofino with fine, white sand and massive driftwood logs piled high on the beach.
Are there sharks in Tofino?
Yes, we’ve got sharks in Tofino and off Vancouver Island people. You’ve got a slim chance of seeing one, but they’re out there, maintaining balance in the marine ecosystem of the BC coast.
Is surfing better in Tofino or Ucluelet?
Tofino, with 22 miles of sandy beaches, is now considered the surfing capital of Canada and one of the premier surfing locations in the world. Ucluelet is also an excellent location, but is less well known internationally than is Tofino. Hard-core locals consider this a plus.
What is the deadliest wave?
7 of the world’s scariest waves to surf
- Ours – Sydney’s fearsome locals-only wave.
- Mavericks – mainland America’s premiere big wave.
- Teahupo’o – the below-sea-level beast.
- Pipeline – the world’s deadliest wave.
- Nazaré – Europe’s mega wave main stage.
- Jaws – the original tow wave.
- Shipstern Bluff – meet the mutant.