Things to Do Storm Watching
The force of nature is on full display in the fall and winter months in Tofino. Watch and listen for a complete symphony: the wailing wind, the tympany of waves crashing on rocky shores, and the percussion of rainfall.
The power of a winter storm is awe-inspiring. Witnessing one from a safe vantage point is captivating, but confronting the lashing rain and billowing sea foam on the beach is unforgettable. Plan your visit for winter and experience the contrasts of storm season with the warmth of cozy fireplace vignettes and welcoming locals.
The home of storm watching
An exposed coastline, with no landmasses between here and Japan, allows the wind to build up the size and power of the waves, producing gigantic barrelling deep blue waves that will roll in at up to 20 feet in height. You can see these forces in the landscape too: even on calm days, the beautifully bent krummholz-shaped trees are reminders of past storms, making the most exposed trees hanging from rocky cliffsides look windswept.
