Surfing Safety Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Equipment

May 13th, 2024

Summertime is quickly approaching and our beaches here in Tofino are filling up. There are more and more surfers in the water, all different ages, skill levels, and intentions. That’s why it is important to know your way around the beach and in the waves in order to keep …


History of Surfing in Tofino

January 26th, 2022

In the early early days, Tofino was a tiny village on Vancouver Island known for its very wet and harsh weather conditions where the local spend most of their time fishing and logging. Now many years later the town is thriving as the self proclaimed ‘Surf Capital of Canada’ …


HAPPY SWELL HOLIDAYS

December 9th, 2021

Swell Holiday Season It’s that time of the year again! The Holiday Season! People might think it is time for skiing and snowboarding, but not for us! Here at Swell Tofino we stay open during the cold months and provide you with the perfect winter gear to keep you …


Tofino Winter Wetsuit

December 3rd, 2021

Why do people wear wetsuits? People wear wetsuits to keep themselves warm (comfortable) and feel safer in the water while practicing certain sports! Most wetsuits are designed to do a specific exercise. Like surfing/ SUPing/ swimming/ triathlon/ diving.  How to choose which wetsuit to wear? First you need to …


2018 Tofino Paddle Canada Paddleboarding courses with T’ashii Paddle

December 16th, 2017

Explore Tofino and take your paddleboarding further in this world class paddling destination, hope you can join us in 2018. T’ashii Paddle School continues to progress SUP instruction on the west coast of Vancouver Island. More than just a tourist destination, Tofino BC has a unique variety of world …