Jordan river
Edit SpotAbout
long, fast wave. gets big (10+) a few days each winter, and then it's epic... super long rides.
Atmosphere:
heavily localized, even though it's in canada and the water's f*cking cold. prepare to get dropped in on a lot.
Location
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Go past Sooke to Jordan River.
One road goes through town right along beach.
The point is right befor the bridge.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Hoko river Kydaka
1.95 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
China Beach
12.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Sombrio Beach
14.30 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Don't know |