Surf: At the southern end of Long Beach, Wickaninnish is a popular spot with hotels, trails, viewpoints and the Wickaninnish Centre for the Pacific Rim National Park. Strewn with drftwood and protected from S winds, it’s more friendly beachbreak for learners. Environment: Next bay south is the stunning Florencia Bay which is usually a bit more powerful. Surf: General: A popular spot with a big, wide, flat sandy beach, Wickaninnish can get good, just not that good, and if it's good here, it's better somewhere else. Tides: Incoming, medium to high Size: Waist-head high Wind: Glassy or NE Swell: SW, W Bottom: Sand Paddling: Not too bad. Spot Rating: Kinda fun. Access: Very easy, located close to hotels. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Weekends and summers can be packed with vacationers staying in the local hotels. Local Vibe: Good, nonexistent. Environment: Clean. Hazards: Cold water. Season: September-February