Chesterman Beach north
Vancouver Island
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| Paddling Area: | Clayoquot Sound |
| Coordinates: | 49.1188947, -125.893587 |
| Site Type: | Day Use |
| Tent Sites: | n/a |
| Site Access: | |
| Marine Trail: | N/A |
| Last Update: | 02/16/2023 |
Landing Comments:
Broad exposed sand beach. W aspect. Large rock reef at centre.
Expect surf. Swell above 1.6 m from most directions gives dumping surf, more difficult at low water. Bay ends reduce surf, in particular S end. Vessel traffic. Beware of surfers closer to beach.
Expect surf. Swell above 1.6 m from most directions gives dumping surf, more difficult at low water. Bay ends reduce surf, in particular S end. Vessel traffic. Beware of surfers closer to beach.
Camp Comments:
No camping permitted. Toilets, water at N end by tsunami warning tower.
Other Comments:
Combined N, S beaches 2.7 km long. Residences. Wickaninnish Inn.
Parking at Chesterman Beach N & S, with a few spots at Middle Chesterman. Roadside parking permitted on beach side where indicated.
Parking at Chesterman Beach N & S, with a few spots at Middle Chesterman. Roadside parking permitted on beach side where indicated.