Nootka Island 73.3
#2322 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇨🇦 Canada · British Columbia · near Tofino
Works almost every day, no off season, thick rubber.
Works all yearBig waveRemoteIntermediate
Surf score73.3 /100
Surfable days96% of the year
Clean days31% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell50% period 11 s+
Typical size1.8 m 5.8 ft median
Water10°C a 5/4 with boots and hood
Best time to surf Nootka Island
The best time to surf Nootka Island is January, February, April. The season runs Jan to Feb. In January the water sits around 7°C, so pack a 6/5 with boots, gloves and hood, and the typical wave is 2.8 m. The nearest airport is YVR (270 km) and the nearest town is Tofino (94 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 45% | 2.8 m | 7°C | 6/5 |
| Feb | 97% | 43% | 2.2 m | 7°C | 6/5 |
| Mar | 99% | 20% | 1.9 m | 7°C | 6/5 |
| Apr | 97% | 41% | 1.9 m | 9°C | 6/5 |
| May | 99% | 38% | 1.6 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 100% | 23% | 1.5 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jul | 99% | 30% | 1.2 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Aug | 100% | 17% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Sep | 100% | 28% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Oct | 95% | 36% | 1.9 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Nov | 95% | 17% | 2.5 m | 9°C | 6/5 |
| Dec | 89% | 34% | 2.7 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
Why 73.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
18.6
Groundswell 12%
9.9
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.3
Water comfort 10%
0.0
Access 10%
1.6
The detail
Faces 230° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 63% of days. Mean peak period 11.3 s. Days over 3 m: 14%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 17%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 49.659, -126.844 (OpenStreetMap).
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