Ambleside Park
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Beats the hassle of taking the ferry to the island! Has appeared in local news stories. Google "ambleside surfing" for more info. Be sure to check out the media page at wreckboards.com for small clips of West Vancouver (Mainland) surfing.
Atmosphere:
Excellent wind wave. Great for all levels. No localism except for a few people who think they started the sport.
Additional Info:
This place needs 15knots NW or more, and there will be something goin.
Location
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Ambleside Park is just slightly west of the Lions Gate bridge. You can't miss it if you take the West Vancouver exit off the Lion's Gate Bridge. 13th and Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
Nearby spots
29th Street
2.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Point roberts point
23.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |