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
Lawrencetown Beach
Dartmouth, Canada
Nova Scotia’s top surf beach with consistent waves and wide sandy stretch
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
Pesuta Shipwreck Beach
Naikoon Provincial Park, Canada
Famous for historic shipwreck remains along rugged coast
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