Wave Resources

[George Walford]

As Larry asked in another thread about resources, here are a few that I use to judge wave conditions:

http://www.bckayaker.com/
(The linked wave plots from this page are great)

http://www.bigwavedave.ca/

http://www.surfingvancouverisland.com/

[Darren]

I know I've added this in other places but it is a great way to check out the surf realtime before a drive.

http://www.westcoastaquatic.ca/webcam.htm

[Larry]

What site in Big Wave to you use?
I have used BC virtual buoys, La Perouse for Jordan River though i hardly go there. From the info there, i divide the waves in half which i heard gives an idea of the wave height at the beach. Also, not to go if wind is coming from the east. Any comment?

[s-kayak]

If wondering about conditions on the west coast - you are free to email us for the most uptodate info on weather. We use www.coastalbc.com - the weather page has many useful links. Willie likes the magicseaweed forecast - we are the north island section - it is quite accurate. Current swell height on La Parouse gives an idea which beach will have the most favourable conidtions - none right now because it is so huge and windy!
Saw people out surfing 5 foot clean waves at Salmon Beach - that is right, Salmon Beach, a couple of days a go. We were looking for tobaganing hills so didn't have our gear - will be prepared in the future!