Wickaninnish is located at the southern end of Long Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park, making it a popular spot for surfers and beachgoers alike. This area features a big, wide, flat sandy beach that's easy to access and surrounded by hotels and trails. It's a great place for surfers looking for a more relaxed vibe away from the busy crowds at other nearby spots.

The surf here can be fun, especially with an incoming tide, and the waves usually range from waist to head high (about 0.6 to 1.5 meters). Wickaninnish works best with swells from the southwest and northwest, and it can handle swell sizes from around 2 feet to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 meters). The beach breaks give you both left and right waves, making it suitable for a variety of surfboards like shortboards, funboards, longboards, and fish. The best conditions are found with glassy to northeast winds, and you can catch some decent waves especially during autumn and winter.

Access to Wickaninnish is very easy, and since it’s popular, expect crowds, particularly during weekends and summer vacations. The local vibe is pretty chill, and while you’ll be sharing the waves, it’s not too hard to find your own space. Just keep in mind that the water can be quite cold, so a good wetsuit is a must!