Chesterman Beach is a sandy and vast beach. Have a perfect time lounging with a beautiful ocean view where one feels solitude, even on busy days. Chesterman Beach, known for its biggest swells, is a hot spot to enjoy storm watching. The ocean is spread from two sides of the beach. In winter, rain falls side way makes everything spectacular.
Amazing ocean sunset would be eye-catching while listening to winds and rolling waves in the evenings. There, visitors enjoy seeing kayakers, paddleboarders, and surfers on the water. At the north, Wickaninnish Inn offers excellent storm watching. There you would witness strong waves hitting rocks. Chesterman Beach storm watching would be a celebrated attraction, whether getting out and venturing or staying comfortable at your suite listening to winds howling and watching storms crashing.
It is about 2 km (1.2 miles) north of Cox Bay and about 3 km (1.8 miles) south of Third Beach and Tonquin Park. Wickaninnish Island, Tonquin Island, and Lennard Island are head-on the Chesterman Beach. Two hot resorts that offer storm watching are Wickaninnish Inn and Chesterman Beach B&B private suites and cottages. Visiting the Carving Shed Museum would be worth it while having a tour of Chesterman Beach. Beautiful landmark Mudflats is on its east side, not far away. It offers activities like paddleboarding and is known for its fishing and wildlife.
Getting to Chesterman Beach from Nanaimo is via Alberni Hwy, then Pacific Rim Hwy. Take Chesterman Beach Rd.
The average temperature in the storm watching season -November to March- is about 6°C (43°F). It experiences the coldest months in December with a maximum temperature of 7°C (44°F) and a minimum temperature of 3°C (37°F). The high rate of precipitation is from November to March. Snowfall is from November to April.