Feeling up for the ultimate sandy and salty beach experience? Head to White Rock beach to catch low tide! Every day the tide stretches far out and lets us enjoy vast stretches of flat sand dotted with fascinating tidal pools.
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There is lots to see and do on the wide sandy beaches of Semiahmoo Bay, from riding the tidal pools on a skim board, to digging for clams. The wide, damp sandy beach provides plenty of room for deep digging, extravagant sandcastle building, and creating unique sand art. Also, alongside the beautiful sand creations, there are lots of interesting creatures to observe that thrive off low tide, such as crabs, clams, barnacles and sand snails. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for a variety of seaweeds, including kelp, a hose-like brown algae that can stretch up to twelve inches long! And, if you’re up for a stroll, head to the far west end of the beach where you can often find clusters of colourful starfish clinging to the rocks!
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As far as low tide activities go, skimboarding is a local favourite. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned pro, the tidal pools are the perfect spot to practice the ultimate glide. And there’s no better place to experience your classic ‘long walk on the beach’ than on White Rock beach. Walk under the pier, alongside the shore, or as far out as the sand takes you. If you’re looking for the ultimate low tide, head to East Beach. Sometimes the tide goes out so far that it feels like you are walking to the US border! Although West Beach has a beautiful low tide along the pier, East beach has shallower ground, allowing the sand to stretch out to unreachable lengths.
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To track low tide, and to plan your beach day accordingly, check the tide times by clicking on the “White Rock Tides” button on the Current Conditions page of our website.