Surf spot

Tofino

Forecast conditions and map view for Tofino in Canada, West Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Canada, West Coast
Coordinates: 49.1301, -125.9061

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.5	1.3	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1
Wave direction	W	W	WNW	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	WNW	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	5.7	5.8	7.6	7.3	7.4	9	8.9	8.7	8.6	8.5	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.1	8.1	7.1	5	5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.3	6	6.1	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	6.1	5.5	5.5	6.2	6.1	5.9	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	139	107	116	127	105	137	128	117	115	102	83	85	85	80	64	56	58	40	47	53	60	63	67	105	105	92	71	53	59	53	40	35	34	35	40	35	43	46	44	45	46	48	43	41	42	49	77	86	88	92	84	72	74	81	89	88
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	4	2.7	1.8	14.8	4.4	5	3.5	1.5	8.7	18.5	7.9	7.5	5.8	4.6	13.2	10.6	5.1	5.4	7.3	10.7	7.9	6	4.3	7.6	5.8	4.5	6.5	5.8	6	2.9	3.3	4.6	7.9	6.9	8.1	6.4	2.6	5.6	6.1	5.5	4.8	3.3	6.9	8.1	1.8	7.4	10.8	10	8.7	9.2	6.3	4.6	0	5.6	6
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Tofino, on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is one of Canada’s most famous surf destinations. It’s known for its long, exposed Pacific coastline, consistent swell, and beautiful wild setting.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks, with some point and reef options nearby
Best for: Beginners through advanced surfers, depending on the break
Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a thick wetsuit is essential
Swell: Gets regular Pacific swell, especially in fall and winter
Wind: Can be windy and stormy, but there are days of clean, glassy conditions

Conditions

Summer: Smaller, softer waves; good for learning and longboarding
Fall and winter: Bigger, more powerful surf and more consistent swell
Spring: Often mixed conditions, with variable size and weather

Environment

Tofino is famous for its dramatic scenery: long sandy beaches, old-growth rainforest, rugged coastline, and a laid-back surf town atmosphere. The water is cold, the weather can be wet and chilly, but the setting is spectacular.

Notable vibe

Tofino has a strong surf culture despite being relatively remote. It’s a great place for surf schools, rentals, and a relaxed beach-town experience, but it can also deliver serious waves during the right swell.