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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beaches

Which Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beach is best right now? 38 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 9:34 pm local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Alberni Inlet17.5Greattomorrow

    Scout Camp Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    Dark there now. Best 8 am tomorrow
    Air
    9°C47°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    6 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    —
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 3 pm, 7.6
  2. 27.5Greattomorrow

    China Creek Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    Dark there now. Best 8 am tomorrow
    Air
    9°C48°F
    Water
    —
    Wind
    8 km/h5 mph
    Waves
    —
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 3 pm, 7.7
  3. 36.9Goodtomorrow

    T'iitskakis

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    Dark there now. Best 8 am tomorrow
    Air
    9°C48°F
    Water
    11°C51°F
    Wind
    10 km/h6 mph
    Waves
    0.8 m3 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 7.0

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District today

It is dark across Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District right now: 2 of 38 scored beaches look good later, water is 11 to 12°C51 to 53°F. Read at 9:34 pm; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

36 of 36 beaches scored, 0 good now

6.0GoodAverage Beach ScoreBest: T'iitskakis, 6.9
Water
11°C52°F
Wind
20 km/h13 mph
Waves
2.1 m7 ft
Better right now

Eastern Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.5GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Scout Camp Beach, 7.5
Water
—
Wind
7 km/h4 mph
Waves
—
  • Warmest water

    12°C53°F

    Keeha Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. 0.6°1.1° above the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District average. Score 5.9 Good.

  • Calmest sea

    0.8 m3 ft waves

    T'iitskakis

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. Wind 10 km/h6 mph.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 12 pm (5.4); the weakest is 8 am (4.3).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beaches

Every Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

38 beaches listed · 38 of 38 scored live

  1. Alberni Inlet

    Scout Camp Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    7.5Greattomorrow

    Waves not available, light wind.

    • Watern/a
    • Air9°C47°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. China Creek Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    7.5Greattomorrow

    Waves not available, light wind.

    • Watern/a
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind8 km/h5 mph
    • Wavesn/a
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. T'iitskakis

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.9Goodtomorrow

    Small waves, light wind and 11°C51°F water.

    • Water11°C51°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Kennedy Lake, Vancouver Island

    Rainbow Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.6Goodtomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  5. Kennedy Lake, Vancouver Island

    Redneck Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.6Goodtomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, light wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air7°C45°F
    • Wind9 km/h6 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  6. Equis Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.6Goodtomorrow

    1.3 m4 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind13 km/h8 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Salmon Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.2Goodtomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Bald Eagles on the beach in Ucluelet

    Big Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  9. Sea lions lounging on a pier

    Brown's Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  10. 2023-07-19 CCGS Sir John Franklin at Ucluelet, BC, Canada

    He-Tin-Kis

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  11. 2023-07-19 CCGS Sir John Franklin at Ucluelet, BC, Canada

    Little Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  12. 2023-07-19 CCGS Sir John Franklin at Ucluelet, BC, Canada

    Terrace Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  13. Cable Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    1.5 m5 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves1.5 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Roberts Point Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    6.0Goodtomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Draftwood on Chesterman Beach, Tofino, BC.

    Chesterman Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • Paid parking
  16. Long Beach - panoramio - Jack Borno (1)

    Cox Bay Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Florencia Beach, driftwood

    Florencia Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. Half-moon Bay, near Florencia Bay, Ucluelet, Vancouver Island

    Half Moon Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  19. Live camIslets off Mackenzie Beach

    MacKenzie Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  20. Medallion Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  21. Middle Beach

    Middle Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Ahousaht First Nation Village

    Rassier Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  23. All made in Canada!

    Shell Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. MacKenzie Beach Sunset, Tofino, British Columbia

    Third Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Tonquin Beach

    Tonquin Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.1 m7 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.1 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  26. Brady's Beach near Bamfield, British Columbia, Canada, is a favorite summer swimming and beachcombing destination.

    Brady Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.3 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  27. Brady's Beach

    Breaker Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.3 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air10°C50°F
    • Wind19 km/h12 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. The Kwisitis (Wickaninnish) Visitor Centre at Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, faces Long Beach.

    Kwisitis Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. South Beach

    South Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  30. Wickaninnish Beach

    Wickaninnish Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C47°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  31. Grotto at Keeha Beach, near Bamfield, Vancouver Island

    Keeha Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.3 m8 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind25 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  32. Mabens Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.3 m8 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind25 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  33. Campers at the forest's edge (Unsplash)

    Pachena Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.9Goodtomorrow

    2.3 m8 ft waves, breezy and 12°C53°F water.

    • Water12°C53°F
    • Air9°C48°F
    • Wind25 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.3 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 6 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Combers Beach auf Vancouver Island

    Combers Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.8Goodtomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  35. Long Beach Vancouver Island 1

    Long Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.8Goodtomorrow

    2.4 m8 ft waves, gentle breeze and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air8°C46°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves2.4 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Hesquiat Bar

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.7Goodtomorrow

    1.9 m6 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air10°C49°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.9 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 2 pm to 4 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. Radar Hill Beach

    Radar Beaches

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.7Goodtomorrow

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  38. Long Beach, BC

    Schooner Cove Beach

    Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

    5.7Goodtomorrow

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 11°C52°F water.

    • Water11°C52°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District right now?

Scout Camp Beach has the top Beach Score tomorrow: 7.5 Great, with 6 km/h (3 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District today?

Sea water is 11 to 12°C (51 to 53°F) across the 38 scored beaches. The warmest is Keeha Beach, at 12°C (53°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District right now?

T'iitskakis has the smallest waves, at 0.8 m (3 ft) with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind.

Which Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 12 pm, at 5.4 Fair. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District?

1 listed beach has a live cam. Cams load on click, and each shows the owner's credit.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District?

All 38 beaches in our data for Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are scored live on this page.

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