Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Canada – Vancouver Island)
Photo credit: GHISLAIN BONNEAU
Surf Break: Long Beach
Photo credit: outside inn long beach
Surf Break: Long Beach
| Name: | Long Beach |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NE |
Long Beach in Vancouver Island is an exposed beach and point break that has pretty consitent surf Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of .
Overall Long Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Long Beach surf quality by season and Long Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Long Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Long Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Florencia Bay | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Cox Bay | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Tofino | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Nootka Island | 56 mi |
| Fifth closest break | The Dump | 63 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Long Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | La Perouse Bank Buoy | 20 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Neah Bay Buoy | 57 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sentry Shoal Buoy | 70 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Halibut Bank Buoy | 91 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | South Brooks Buoy | 112 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Long Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Ucluelet, British Columbia | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ucluelet, British Columbia (2) | 7 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Kennedy Cove, British Columbia | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tofino, British Columbia | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tofino, British Columbia (2) | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Long Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Mount Washington (Canada) | 53 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Cain (Canada) | 88 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cypress Mountain (Canada) | 114 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Grouse Mountain (Canada) | 119 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hurricane Ridge (United States) | 122 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Long Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Ucluelet (Canada) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Tofino (Canada) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Port Alberni (Canada) | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Cumberland (Canada) | 50 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Courtenay (Canada) | 55 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Long Beach is Tofino Airport (YAZ) in Canada, 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Long Beach is Comox Airport (YQQ), also in Canada, 96 km (60 miles) away.
- Third is Campbell River Airport (YBL) in Canada, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Canada is 132 km (82 miles) away.
- Victoria International Airport (YYJ), also in Canada is the fifth nearest airport to Long Beach and is 170 km (106 miles) away.
