To the haters
This is for all the posts on here who say that there is no surf in Qualicum....Good, keep thinkin that cause we dont want you out there anyway. I consistantly surf four diferent spots in this area and they can range from a small 3' to a powerful 7' somteimes 8' if you get the right weather. If you live here and you know where to go you can find the waves, for anyone out of town i wouldnt recomend it because the best spots are well kept secrets and unless you know where to go you will never find them! To everybody on the eastside that does live and surf here you know what its like and it speaks for itself. See you in the line up!
comment by Paul, 2007-12-15 22:20:52
Good surf....somtimes
Columbia Beach and Nile Creek both have decent surf on days with SE wind over 25 knots. Ideally, you have a strong SE blowing all night and into the morning, then have it switch to a very light NW, to give the waves good shape. On days with 40+ knot SE winds, there is a break in Qualicum bay that breaks for 300-400 meters...you can surf it from the point all the way to the middle of the bay. Realistically, you are looking at 5-6 days of g0od surf a winter, maybe 5 days of mediocre surf as well. This place really does work, I surfed it yesterday!!
comment by Matthew, 2007-08-20 18:02:52
Matthew
I surf in Qualicum every winter! 5 or 6 foot swells do hit pretty regular, but ya gotta be there for it... Nile river has great surf several times a year... So does Columbia Beach! Don't comment if you've never spent any time here, especially in the winter.
comment by Anonymous, 2008-01-10 02:16:31