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Spot de Wickaninnish Beach / Vancouver Island

Wickaninnish Beach / Vancouver Island

Wickaninnish Beach / Vancouver Island

Overview

Wickaninnish Beach is part of the Pacific Rim National Park, south of Long Beach, between Tofino and Ucluelet. This west-facing spot receives direct Pacific swells. Shorter sandy beach than Long Beach but with similar conditions. The Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre is located on the rocky headland at the south end of the beach.

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On the water

Powerful Pacific ocean waves. Sandy bottom. Constant W to NW swell. Rocks at beach extremities. Powerful shore break. Very cold water (7-12°C). Rip currents possible.

Required level

Expert

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Hazards

Powerful waves — spot reserved for experienced riders. Violent shore break. Rocks at beach ends. Rip currents. National park — regulations apply. Very cold water (5/4 wetsuit mandatory). Bears possible. Remote from rescue services.

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