Rips and currents at Cox Bay

March 31st, 2026

Cox Bay is known for sometimes having strong rips and currents. Especially on big south swell days, when all the water gets pushed into the south corner, and then it hugs the rocks all the way out of the bay. Last year, a few surfers were carried into the …

How is Swell related to T’ashii

March 15th, 2026

What Happened To T’ashii? Established in 2014 T’ashii Paddle School was the original name and company created by Emre and his partner. T’ashii offered First Nations Canoe tours and Stand up paddleboarding lessons and tours. In 2018 T’ashii was disbanded, Emre moved the paddleboarding side of the operations to …

A Surfing Day in Tofino — Winter Double-Dip Itinerary

December 24th, 2025

If you’re planning a full surf day in Tofino this Winter, our guide will walk you through the perfect schedule — from sipping your coffee at sunrise to your final wave of the day. With short winter daylight hours, good planning makes all the difference. Whether you’re here for …

Rental Process: Walk-in vs Booking Online

November 6th, 2025

We want to make your rental experience easy and pleasant while giving you all the important information for a great time in Tofino! Our shop is stocked with everything you need for a day at the beach: wetsuits, surfboards, paddleboards, boogie boards, bikes, and more. Here are your rental …

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

North Chesterman, surf check Tofino
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 …