Visitors Important Information to stay safe while Storm Watching.

You hear the gales howling outside, see the waves rooster tailing, and want to get out there and up close. We get the excitement - and recommend these simple safety rules that all responsible west coasters respect:

• Dress up appropriately to keep yourself relatively dry.  Wear sturdy gumboots, a waterproof jacket and even rain pants.
  
• Always check the tide as it can rise fast, going right up to the foreshore.   Water has incredible force, and this is how those giant pieces of driftwood end up strewn across the beach.  And those logs outweigh you.
• Avoid standing on tidal rocks.
• We have all seen great photos from this vantage point, but unless you possess superpowers and a desire to swim fully clothed in cold seas, we recommend staying well upland, beyond the reach of even the biggest rogue waves.
• Stay dry, stay safe, and enjoy your Tofino storm watching.