What is the Surf Canada Nationals comp? Rip Curl Nationals is a surfing competition, part of the CANAM Open series, where women and men compete over a 3 day period in official ISA (International Surfing Association) age categories and disciplines.   Where & When? April 19-21, 2024 at Cox Bay, Tofino BC   How it works? Each event is split into 4 person heats, the top two people from each heat progresses until the final heat where an overall winner is chosen. Competitors get their heat scores from the top 2 waves they ride in that heat. Each wave is scored by the judges in three m ..read more

We have slick beach cruisers so you can explore the amazing wonders of Tofino! Start at Chocolate Tofino for ice cream, roll to Tofino’s first street dock for the view (and maybe a quick pit stop at Savary Island Pie Co.), then hit the Tofino Brewery before zipping off to Chesterman Beach for a sandy cruise. Our bikes are single speed with big tires, which means you can ride them on the beach for a sunset adventure. The bikes are old school single speed style, peddle forward to go, peddle backwards to stop. There is also a MUP (Multi Use Path) that runs from the centre of Tofino all the way t ..read more

If you’ve never surfed before then taking a lesson with one of our fabulous Swell instructors is for you!  In the lesson, you will learn: How to be safe in the water How to manage your equipment, ie: getting your surfboard off your car and to the beach, putting your wetsuit on and taking off, and how the leash works   How to catch waves and get to your feet How to fall off safely How to do all of the above yourself in a fun and safe environment Booking a lesson will also: Provide you with all the equipment needed and transport it to the beach for you Give you a safe space to ..read more

A big happy International Women’s Day from all the team here at Swell!  We have local ladies performing amazingly on the world stage, but this is an appreciation to all of those who brave the chilly waters in Tofino on a regular basis. Most sports are male dominated and surfing is no different, but here in Tofino, there is a tight-knit community of surfer gals that we at Swell are lucky to share the water with. A lot of them shred harder than the men. These women are an inspiration for the younger generation coming up and looking at the youth competitions and seeing the youngsters in the ..read more

Tofino’s surfing phenom Sanoa Dempfle-Olin has officially qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics!! Sanoa is the first-ever Canadian surfer to earn a spot on Canada’s Olympic Team since the sport made its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The surfing events for Paris 2024 will take place over four days in a nine days window, from July 27 to August 4, at Teahupo’o, the legendary surf spot in Tahiti, French Polynesia. A total of 48 surfers (24 male and 24 female) will compete in the shortboard event at the Olympics. Sanoa, who was born and raised in Tofino, grew up surfing the loc ..read more

Its 2024 and we have a whole new year of waves and fun on the cards. The water is still cold but we have had some really nice warm air temps over the last few days. Surfing in January and Feburary in Tofino is super rewarding but can take a little bit more work. We are gaining daylight and soon those post work sunset sessions will be back on the cards. How to make the most of your sessions at this time of year? We have a few tips at Swell! Firstly check your gear. Our protection from the cold is our wetsuit and accessories so we want to make sure they fit correctly, no holes or torn seams and ..read more

Planning to surf in 2024? Swell has some fantstic offers for your christmas gifts with 20% off lessons and Gift Cards if you book before January 1st. To say thank you to our customers we are offering a discount on Private Lessons, Group Lessons and Paddle Tours. Not sure which water activity  you want to do then grab a Gift Certificate with 20% off. Use the code XMAS23 on the online booking page or give us a call on 250 725 0337 to secure your discounted surf opportunity! Surf Lessons Stand up Paddleboarding Gift Certificates The post Christmas Surf Deals appeared first on Swell ..read more

As the days become shorter and the water becomes colder the die hard surfers emerge in the North West. With all the advances in wetsuits and accessories we can now spend longer than ever in the cold North Pacific ocean. Moving into this time of year our wave size and consistency increases. We also have less crowds on the beach. There is snow on the mountain tops and sometimes on the beach. This makes it my favourite time of year to surf because you get an amazing sense of achievement after battling the ocean.   Pre and post surf rituals become more and more important. Making sure you hav ..read more

Best way to be in the ocean in Tofino is Surfing Summer is here in Tofino! There’s lots to explore, and one the best ways to enjoy being in the ocean is surfing! Swell Tofino is known for some of the best surf lessons in Tofino. The creativity of our instructors, our experience not just surf instructors but also as professionals in the outdoor industry and our ability to adapt our lesson to the needs of your group make our surf lessons a fun an exciting experience for families, friends, or individuals. Great for families! For ages 5 and up check out our Private surf lessons. Or join an existin ..read more

One week till Spring Break! A well deserved break from the cold winter months and how to better spend these days of freedom than to go the beach and enjoy some early spring surfing or SUPing! Swell Tofino Mackenzie Beach reopens Our Mackenzie Beach location will open at March 12th 2022 and our staff will be ready to help you and guide you in your SUP or Surf Tofino experience! There will be loads of rentals available for Surfing, SUPing and beach cruiser bikes as well as boogie boards and skimboards. To find our Swell Mackenzie Beach shop follow the next link: https://g.page/r/CUL7oOMU5tzLEAE ..read more