What’s the most fun activity to do in Tofino, BC?
September 29th, 2026
We think the most fun activity in Tofino is surfing!
No matter the time of the year you’re visiting the West Coast, you can get your first feel for surfing and catch your first wave. Tofino is known as one of the best places in the world to learn to surf because we have year-round, consistent waves. Sure, it’s cold, but not when you have a wetsuit on.
And what’s more fun than playing in the ocean?
So why is surfing the most fun activity to do when you visit Tofino?
Playing in the ocean
As we already mentioned, putting on a wetsuit and jumping in the ocean is one of the best experiences on the West Coast. You can surf, stand-up paddle, bodyboard, bodysurf, go for a swim, or put on a snorkeling mask and explore the beautiful underwater world of the Pacific Ocean.
Learning something new
Being a beginner at something is so much fun. When you try surfing for the first time, you are guaranteed a ton of laughter and a few gulps of salt water. Surfing is basically doing a burpee on a 9’ long foam board as the surfboard is speeding down the wave. You will get up, wipe out, and yet keep going back for more until you’re too tired. Yes, it’s that fun!
Activity for the whole family
Everyone can put on a wetsuit and try to catch a wave. If the surfboard is too much to handle, a bodyboard is your next best option for enjoying your time in the water. You don’t even have to do the pop-up; wait for the wave to come to you and ride.
Fun activity for friend groups
Learning a new activity as a group is always accompanied by laughs and shared moments. The more friends you bring, the more people you get to share the stoke with and memories for the rest of your life.
The thrill of catching a wave
This feeling cannot be described; it needs to be experienced, it needs to be felt. When you catch a wave, everything is going so fast, but you feel so present. You’re gliding across the water on your surfboard, enjoying every moment. The more waves you catch, the better the feeling gets because you get to interact with the waves.
No experience needed
You don’t even have to know how to swim! Yes, you read that correctly. When you’re learning how to surf, you don’t have to go deeper than your waist or hip and catch waves from there. However, if you don’t know how to swim, booking a private surf lesson is a good idea. We have awesome surf instructors who are happy to teach you surfing in a safe and fun way. The ocean can be an unpredictable place, especially during winter months and storm season. Safety is fun.
The feeling after the surf
We can only describe it as pure joy: when your body is tired, your vision is foggy, you have a massive empty cave in your stomach, fingers and toes are all wrinkly, your face is sun-kissed, your hair is curly and salty, and all the waves you caught are playing on repeat in your head. Best day ever, and you can’t wait to do it again the next day!
So next time you’re planning a trip to Tofino, don’t miss out on the fun and book yourself a surf lesson or rent surf gear!
Lara 🤙