29th Street (West Vancouver)

29th Street (West Vancouver) is described as a small, rocky reef surfing break that works only rarely—about 5 days per year—typically when there is strong northwest wind and the right northwest swell. It can produce both right- and left-breaking waves, but the usable opportunities depend heavily on storm-driven weather rather than predictable day-to-day conditions. When it does fire, the swell is reported to start working below 1 meter and can hold up to roughly 2 meters and up, with most rides usually under 50 meters. On better days, rides can extend to around 50 to 150 meters, but standard conditions are still typically short. Wave quality is generally reported as good, with medium peel speed and mixed wave shape. Wind requirements are emphasized: the spot needs at least about 15 knots from the northwest to get going, and reports also mention much stronger winds (around 40 to 60 km/h) associated with the few surfable sessions that occur. Reliability is therefore described as low, and gustiness/turbulence near the launch can affect conditions, especially with nearby buildings and trees creating localized disturbances. Safety-wise, the main issue is the reef/rocky bottom: large rocks and a rocky reef are present in the lineup and along the shore, and cold water year-round increases the consequences of mistakes. The spot is reported as exposed, with no lifeguards and rescue availability not confirmed at the spot level, so riders should be prepared for infrequent breaking, hazardous access, and difficult conditions. Practically, sessions are best planned around mid tide and strong northwest storm windows, with the expectation that it will remain uncrowded.