Sombrio Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Canada – Vancouver Island)
Photo credit: donk
Surf Break: Sombrio Beach
| Name: | Sombrio Beach |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Sombrio Beach in Vancouver Island is a quite exposed beach and reef break that has pretty consitent surf Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Hazards include rocks and locals.
Overall Sombrio 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.
The rose diagram describes the variation of swells directed at Sombrio Beach through an... (show all text)
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Also see Sombrio Beach surf quality by season and Sombrio Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Sombrio Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Sombrio Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Jordan River | 11 mi |
| Second closest break | Hoko River Kydaka | 14 mi |
| Third closest break | Port Renfrew | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Strait | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pillar Point | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Sombrio Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Neah Bay Buoy | 26 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Halibut Bank Buoy | 64 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Cape Elizabeth | 80 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | La Perouse Bank Buoy | 88 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sentry Shoal Buoy | 108 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Sombrio Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Point No Point, British Columbia | 10 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Point No Point, British Columbia (2) | 10 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Renfrew, British Columbia | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Renfrew, British Columbia (2) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washing | 14 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Sombrio Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Hurricane Ridge (United States) | 44 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Cypress Mountain (Canada) | 78 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Grouse Mountain (Canada) | 80 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Seymour (Canada) | 82 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mount Washington (Canada) | 103 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Sombrio Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Sooke (Canada) | 21 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lake Cowichan (Canada) | 26 mi |
| Third closest city location | Duncan (Canada) | 32 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | North Cowichan (Canada) | 35 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Forks (United States) | 36 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Sombrio Beach is Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Canada, 59 km (37 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Sombrio Beach is Port Angeles Cgas Airport (NOW) in USA, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Third is Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Canada, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Canada is 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Whidbey Island Nas Airport (NUW) in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Sombrio Beach and is 112 km (70 miles) away.
