What to Expect From Your First Surf Lesson in Tofino

September 22nd, 2025

Tofino is known as Canada’s surf capital — and for good reason. With long sandy beaches, consistent waves, and stunning rainforest backdrops, it’s the perfect place to learn to surf. If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens during a surf lesson, or what skills you’ll walk away with, this …

How Quickly Can You Catch a Wave in Tofino?

May 15th, 2025

Ever wondered how quickly can you catch a wave in Tofino? We decided to put it to the test with a bike, a surfboard, and a stopwatch. 🚲🏄‍♂️⏱ Swell Tofino surf shop is the closest rental shop to the beach. It’s only a minute car ride, a 3-minute bike …

Tofino Surf Check – Winter Conditions

March 10th, 2025

Imagine this: you’ve packed your gear, waxed your surfboard, and driven to a surf spot, only to find that the waves are flat, it’s super windy, or the lineup is overcrowded. Sounds frustrating, right? That’s what the surf check is for. So what is a surf check in …

Local Love at Swell Tofino: Surf’s Up for Less!

February 11th, 2025

Tofino, we love you! The beautiful nature, incredible waves and vibrant community! And at Swell Tofino, we are stoked to be a part of it all! We know that living in this stunning paradise can come with a price tag, so we want to show appreciation for our local …

Swell Tofino is open for the 2025 season

January 31st, 2025

2025 is the year to learn to surf! As of January 30 we are now open for the season. Come find us at Hotel Zed in Tofino. Swell Tofino has daily surfing lessons, 10am start time in the shoulder season (Jan – March, Nov – Dec) and 10am and …

Why Fall is a Great Time for Surfing in Tofino?

September 16th, 2024

Fall is the time when the waves get bigger and the beaches are quieter. Need I say more? Well it’s also the start of storm watching season, the water is still on the ‘warmer’ side and there’s no more lineups in the surf or at local restaurants (except for …

FAQ: SURFING LESSONS

May 27th, 2024

No more searching around the web for answers. We’ve collected all of your questions about our surfing lessons and answered them here SURFING LESSONS FAQ: Do you offer surf lessons? Yes, we run daily lessons all year round. During winter there’s only 1 lesson a day, and …

MACKENZIE BEACH LOCATION IS NOW OPEN!!

May 14th, 2024

We are stoked to announce that we’ve opened our second location at Mackenzie Beach (Tin Wis) for the summer of 2024!! 🥳 Located right on the beach, it is the perfect spot for everyone who wants to hop on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), without having to transport the gear. …