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Nootka Island is a place of amazement and glory with the opportunity of experiencing real surfing. It is adjacent to Vancouver Island with spectacular natural scenery. Beginner or advanced, everyone can enjoy the surfing adventure on the island. Nootka Island is known as the biggest island located off Vancouver Island.

Nootka Island Surfing Location

Nootka Island is placed off the west coast, with access points to Gold River village and Tahsis. It is sometimes known as the "Birthplace" of British Columbia.
Nootka Island is accessible by float-plane or water taxi from Gold River, a former logging village. Primitive wilderness campsites are provided on First Beach at Skuna Bay, Calvin Falls, and Beano Creek, nestled amongst the forest. Random camping in the wilderness is allowed in Santa-Boca Provincial Park (Santa Gertrudis – Boca del Infierno Provincial Park). Those seeking a truly rugged experience will find the Santa – Boca Provincial Park a paradise. Also, visitors would like to check out Blight Island Marine Provincial Park within Blight Island or spend some time at Nuchatlitz Provincial Park and enjoy the beautiful scenery with several activities.

Nootka Island Surfing Weather

The weather is the hottest in July and August. The least precipitation rates are at these months, contrary to the November to January months when you can experience the highest precipitation rates. November to January also have the coldest weather.

The Best Surf Spots Near Nootka Island

Kyuquot Sound Surfing

Rebuild your imagination about surfing while you are having a great time in the Kyuquot Sound area, an area of world-class beaches and reefs. Featuring amazing natural scenery which can cheer you up while you are skimming the surface of the water. The beautiful sandy beach features an eye-catching view that can trigger you to camp and surf on one of the largest campsites on Vancouver Island.

Nootka Island Surfing

Get out of your comfort zone and get away from the bustles in towns; Nootka Island has a lot to offer to make your vacation count. A place of amazement and glory, the waters of the most oversized island located off Vancouver Island give you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for surfing. Nestled near Vancouver Island, Nootka Island features breathtaking scenery you can let your spirit feed on it.

Nootka Island Surfing Report

January

Mean daily maximum°C: 4 Mean daily minimum°C: 0 Precipitation (mm): 547 Sunny days per month: 2.8 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

February

Mean daily maximum°C: 6 Mean daily minimum°C: 0 Precipitation (mm): 341 Sunny days per month: 6.6 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

March

Mean daily maximum°C: 7 Mean daily minimum°C: 0 Precipitation (mm): 371 Sunny days per month: 2.7 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

April

Mean daily maximum°C: 10 Mean daily minimum°C: 2 Precipitation (mm): 253 Sunny days per month: 2.5 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

May

Mean daily maximum°C: 13 Mean daily minimum°C: 5 Precipitation (mm): 148 Sunny days per month: 2.7 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

June

Mean daily maximum°C: 16 Mean daily minimum°C: 7 Precipitation (mm): 121 Sunny days per month: 3.1 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

July

Mean daily maximum°C: 19 Mean daily minimum°C: 9 Precipitation (mm): 71 Sunny days per month: 7.7 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

August

Mean daily maximum°C: 19 Mean daily minimum°C: 10 Precipitation (mm): 105 Sunny days per month: 7.9 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

September

Mean daily maximum°C: 18 Mean daily minimum°C: 9 Precipitation (mm): 154 Sunny days per month: 8.2 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

October

Mean daily maximum°C: 11 Mean daily minimum°C: 5 Precipitation (mm): 403 Sunny days per month: 4.6 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

November

Mean daily maximum°C: 6 Mean daily minimum°C: 1 Precipitation (mm): 570 Sunny days per month: 2.4 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

December

Mean daily maximum°C: 4 Mean daily minimum°C: 7 Precipitation (mm): 478 Sunny days per month: 2.6 Wind swell: - Ground swell: - Average swell height (ft.): - Average swell period (s): -

Nootka Island Surfing Features

Surfing Package Details

DurationHalf-day, full-day, multi-day

Time of day

Departure point

Water levelL, or Low, M, or Medium, MH, or Medium High, H, or High, HH, or High-High, F, or Flood

Age level

Suitability

RegionsVancouver Island – North Island

Popularity level1-10

Best seasonWinter, 4-season

Instructor

LessonsSurf and SUP lessons

RentalsGears, board

Insurance

HighlightsMountain scenery, beauty, and wildlife, beautiful pebble beach, Friendly Cove, Quaint Church, Governor General Totem

ServicesTent, public washroom, hot showers, Wi-Fi, children's playground, freshwater

ActivitiesSwimming, fishing, boat riding, cave exploring, kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding, kiteboarding

What you Can Expect to See Near Nootka Island

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak is a mountain on northern Vancouver Island in the Sutton Range of Vancouver Island Mountains. At 2163 m (7096 ft.), Victoria Peak is the third highest mountain on Vancouver Island. It is third to the mountains Golden Hinde as the highest point and Elkhorn Mountain as the second tallest mountain. Victoria Peak and its neighbor mountain, Warden Peak, are formed by an eroded and extinct volcano. The mountain is isolated, towering over Gold River and White River watersheds, and is divided from the higher Golden Hinde and the Elkhorn Mountains by Gold River and Elk River. The Victoria Peak sits on the White River valley and is visible from Discovery Islands and Campbell River.

Tahsis

Tahsis is an accessway to many hiking trails. This village municipality is situated at the top of the steep-sided Tahsis Inlet and is surrounded by breathtaking wilderness and abundant wildlife. Some of the best water activities like ocean kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, recreational fishing or sport fishing, scuba diving, and kiteboarding are popular.

Sophia Range

The Sophia Range is a low small group of mountains on Nootka Island. Visiting the range would be fascinating overlooking inlets. The spectacular sights of the hills wrapped in trees ornamented with beautiful wildlife and birds are amazing while ascending. The range and the nearby park are a wealth of outdoor activities as paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Coral Cave

If you desire to search for hidden parts of nature to discover exciting facts, Coral Cave is a suitable option. Before stepping into it, you need to have caving skills. The beauty of the cave is doubled by the stunning rainforest that surrounded the entrance. While you are inside, you may see the flooded parts of the cave. Let's get into it to find more and realize the time effect for thousands or millions of years.

Pierce Range

The Pierce Range is small and steep-sided in the center of Vancouver Island. Hikers can pass through trees covering steep hills packed with bountiful wildlife and colourful birds winding around lakes and tarns along creeks and rivers. Up at the peaks, the scenery is surrounded by mountains. Spectacular views overlooking the Muchalat channel and Victor Island is inspiring.

Genevieve Range

The Genevieve Range offers a fascinating tour within Nootka Island with spectacular sights for mountaineers. The range's area is a remote paradise for those seeking peace and seclusion. While ascending peaks, the range allows breath-taking sights of the ocean, enormous trees below your feet covering hills along with lakes and creeks dotted the area and plenty of wildlife.

What you Can Expect to Do Near Nootka Island

Zeballos Kayaking and Canoeing

Although the city is known for its gold mining, Zeballos is a fantastic destination for paddling activities. Great hiking trail within the rainforest in which various wildlife is observable. Kayakers and canoeing followers may have the chance to explore a place with several underground caves and spelunking places. Not to mention that other outdoor activities can add to your joy in Zeballos.