Long Beach - Tofino, British Columbia (4K UHD)

Long Beach, the longest beach of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, spans an extraordinary 16km (10mi) along the west coast of Vancouver Island. It is located on Wickaninnish Bay between Tofino (NW) and Ucluelet (SE) and is adjoined by campgrounds and picnic areas. The Tofino-Ucluelet highway parallels the entirety of the beach. The beach's consistent surf, exposed to the open Pacific Ocean, established it as one of the earliest and most popular surfing locations in British Columbia. In addition to a storied surf history, the massive amount of driftwood bordering old growth forest adds to the mystical vibe here.

Long Beach features rocky 'islands' in the mid-tidal zone of the beach that are accessible only at low tide; when the tide is high, these islands are either surrounded by water or thrashed by ocean swells. Described by locals to be magical, one will be astonished by the amount of life that call the tidal pools home. In addition, dangerous rip currents exist around the larger islands, and to some extent in the open sea farther out. Unsupervised swimming is considered extremely hazardous, and park visitors have been swept from shorebound rocks during storm season; for this reason, beach access is restricted during heavy storm weather. Prominently posted signs warn about the danger of visiting the beach during high tide, as shorebound logs can be shifted unexpectedly by swells that wash onto the higher reaches of the beach.

Camera Body: Sony A7III Full Frame
Lens: Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens
Gimbal: Zhiyun Crane 2
Mic: Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro Stereo On-Camera

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