Best surf beaches in Canada, 2026
15 surf beaches in Canada that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Agate Beach
Tlell, Canada
Iconic agate-filled shoreline attracting beachcombers and photographers
2OBI 7.5+
Cape Scott Beach
Holberg, Canada
Extremely remote wilderness beach near northern tip of island
3OBI 7.5+
Chesterman Beach
Tofino, Canada
Popular beach for surfing and family-friendly shoreline walks
4OBI 7.5+
China Beach
Sooke, Canada
Remote-feeling beach with dramatic coastal scenery
5OBI 7.5+
Cox Bay Beach
Tofino, Canada
Known for powerful waves and vibrant surf culture
6OBI 7.5+
Grant Bay Beach
Port Hardy, Canada
Remote surf-friendly beach with rugged wilderness surroundings
7OBI 7.5+
Lawrencetown Beach
Dartmouth, Canada
Nova Scotia’s top surf beach with consistent waves and wide sandy stretch
8OBI 7.5+
Long Beach
Tofino, Canada
Most iconic Pacific Rim beach with vast sands and consistent surf
9OBI 7.5+
North Beach
Masset, Canada
Vast wild Pacific shoreline known for driftwood and powerful surf
10OBI 7.5+
Pachena Bay Beach
Bamfield, Canada
Starting point of West Coast Trail with wild open coastline
11OBI 7.5+
Pesuta Shipwreck Beach
Naikoon Provincial Park, Canada
Famous for historic shipwreck remains along rugged coast
12OBI 7.5+
Raft Cove Beach
Port Hardy, Canada
Wild coastal beach accessible via forest trail in Raft Cove Park
13OBI 7.5+
Rennell Sound Beach
Rennell Sound, Canada
Rugged remote coastline with dramatic waves and isolation
14OBI 7.5+
Sombrio Beach
Sooke, Canada
Known for surfing and hidden waterfall nearby
15OBI 7.5+
Tow Hill Beach
Naikoon Provincial Park, Canada
Dramatic volcanic hill backdrop with expansive ocean views