Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada
Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get to Vancouver Island. Long Beach is southeast of Tofino, just east of the Esowista Indian Reserve 3 and the small airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Vancouver Island. Long Beach is southeast of Tofino, just east of the Esowista Indian Reserve 3 and the small airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
245km from spot
Best Schools in Vancouver Island
Riding Conditions in Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy bay.
Medium sized waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy bay.
Medium sized waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Vancouver Island
Additional information
A parking is available at Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada.
There are Showers available on the spot.
Don't kite near the runway.
Webcams around Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada
Webcams around Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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13:00 1.1m
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0:30 1.9m
7:20 -2.2m
13:55 1.1m
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1:15 1.9m
8:10 -2.2m
14:45 1.0m
20:00 -0.6m
2:05 1.8m
9:00 -2.1m
15:40 1.0m
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2:55 1.6m
9:50 -1.9m
16:30 0.9m
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3:45 1.4m
10:40 -1.7m
17:25 0.9m
22:50 -0.4m
4:40 1.1m
11:35 -1.4m
18:20 0.9m
23:55 -0.4m
5:40 0.9m
12:25 -1.2m
19:15 0.9m
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6:50 0.7m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Vancouver Island / Long Beach, Canada
