KiteGlobeVancouver Island / Long Beach
Vancouver Island / Long Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver in Canada, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vancouver |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 49.0667, -125.7468 |
About Vancouver Island / Long Beach
Medium sized waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Vancouver Island / Long Beach?
The best time to kite Vancouver Island / Long Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Vancouver Island / Long Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Vancouver Island / Long Beach?
Get to Vancouver Island. Long Beach is southeast of Tofino, just east of the Esowista Indian Reserve 3 and the small airport.
Hazards at Vancouver Island / Long Beach
Currents.
View Vancouver Island / Long Beach on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Vancouver Island / Long Beach?
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.