Note to the surfers, if you see seals in the water and the area has had sightings of Orca's before, DON"T GET IN THE FREAKING WATER DRESSED LIKE SEALS!

Looks like these Orcas purposefully did not get these seals because of the surfers to me. I have seen Orcas come right up on the beach to eat seals. These ones kept their distance and the seals actually look like they are using the humans to get away. This pod could have easily gone into way more shallow water to hunt them and did not because of the proximity of the surfers. The guy walking was knee to waist deep and the Orca could easily have swam within a couple of feet of him and did not. The seals stayed close to the people using them as a buffer it looked like to me. Those animals are so smart I think they chose not to push in close to humans. They are not sharks who bite to see what something is. They in fact can and have eaten sharks including the great white without getting even a scratch. What amazing and wonderful creatures they are. Thanks for sharing the video very cool.

orcas and humans have lived in that area for a very long time, with the greatest sonar tech ever known, i'm pretty sure those oras were aware of the humans before the humans were aware of them.

An animal that has adult great white sharks on it's menu is an animal that deserves a tremendous amount of respect, and a wide berth, especially when it's hunting.

The Orcas were shepherding the seals and the surfers just happened to be in the way, they're way to intelligent to care about a few stoners on a surfboard

I once saw a killer whale in a fjord in western Norway while waiting for the ferry. It came right up to us too! Unfortunately it was gone before I managed to grab my camera. I will never forget it though. One of the most beautiful creatures I've ever seen!

The Orcas can distinguish prey well, and have some of the most advanced communications between all mammals. Some would say those surfers are foolish; I'd like to think it was a calculated risk, to be part of an experience where only a select few others would dared to have gone.

If the Orcas wanted those surfers dead, they'd be dead period. For what ever reason the masters of the oceans have some what respect for humans

I'd give them as much room as they wanted. No questions asked.

This is an awesome video - a real gem. Thank you for sharing this with us.

I live in this region. Never in my life have I read about an accident or injury to humans caused by orcas. Never. Maybe there's been something, but it woulda been some weird, quirky isolated incident. Those surfers KNOW orcas as good as any marine biologists. They coexist and share the same waters on a daily basis for about the last 40 years that surfing has been popular in Tofino.

Seeing a fin always freaks me out when I'm in the water but I think I would feel safe knowing that orcas are around. Definitely no sharks

I knew they wouldn't be chasing the humans.

The click bait title was unnecessary. This was cool without it

I'm tired of improper video titles to get more views.

A note of caution: at least one surfer has been accidentally bitten by an orca, although the orca quickly realised his mistake. Surf isn't the best place for visual and aural recognition. Also, an orca was reported stealing a spear fisherman's catch by grabbing the bag and pulling the person down until he let go of the bag. The point is that no human has ever been intentionally or aggressively harmed by a wild orca, as far as we know, although boats have been sunk by them (e.g. "66 Days Adrift", Butler). And they have at times formed long-lasting cooperative hunting arrangements with humans (see "Killers in Eden" on YT).

What beautiful footage, looks so moody and powerful,

Orcas are so used to see them,same as these surfers, they see orcas often. Although playing loudly around when someone is dining is still impolite. ^^

the orcas were after the seals, not humans.

I love Orcas so much. My son got to see some once from a boat here in WA. He said “mommy it was so amazing but I was scared” lol

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen! 🏄‍♂️

More like surfers wimp out. I grew up on the island and whales NEVER chase people lol. They hunt seals, but they ignore the boney humans. :)

Bit of a misleading title, but amazing footage nonetheless! The transients are clearly looking at the sealions (seals?) but don't look like they are seriously hunting them - water looks rocky so probably too shallow, plus the sealions don't seem to be in much of a rush once they are inbetween the rocks! Great video :)

You kinda have to be a Darwin candidate to continue surfing in waters where you can clearly see sea lions and orca's in the process of hunting them.

Thanks Adam for sharing this amazing video. Just one of many reasons I love our island.

So much love. This video is amazing!

Video labeled wrong. Good footage though

Wow!!! Dude Amazing footage! thanks for uploading!

Amazin video! Thanks guys. When staying in Tofino, come on by and say hello!

Orcas are highly intelligent. If they are trying to corral you out of the water, its for one of three reasons: a) you're interfering in their hunt b) there are young orcas present (protective instinct) OR c) there are other predators present, such as sharks Orcas and sharks are known to show up where seal pups are present to hunt. Many sharks often vacate the area as Orcas are known to hunt them as well. So, realistically, best to get out of the water to live to surf and swim another day. Edit add: Orcas have been known to protect humans, either by circling them protectively to ward off other predators, and by bringing drowning victims back up to the surface, and nudging them to encourage breathing. We should all remember that we are in their home, and be good guests. Orcas are beautiful, amazing creatures and should only be in captivity for rehabilitation on a short term basis.

Wow! That's so cool! They're riding the waves together! as the girls comment below said if they wanted to hunt those surfers they would be dead! Just shows in their natural environment they're peaceful beings

ever see a surfer tail slapped 50 feet through the air ?

This video should be called "Orcas in the surf @ Tofino so we got out of the water because we were scared." The orcas weren't chasing people, they were chasing the seals.

we see orcas all august ... its amazing... thanks for sharing xx

when there are orcas you can assure that there are no sharks around 😀

orcas hunt seal for food why would anyone surf there at that moment

I lived in Victoria back in 2003 and went up to Tofino to try Serf on week off, it was the same back there Fucking Orca's all over the place, scary shit I tell you i went out one time and came back in as faster then i went out, there was an orca about 100-150 feet away from me on my first set and it scared the holy fuck out of me to see that fin sticking what seems like 6 feet out of the water would scare anyone, I never went out again that day and never have went serfin ever again!

damn we live in such an amazing place!! LOVE this!

Love it - thanks for posting.

LOL. True. However, you always hear about shark attacks because there is always somebody else with that "lucky" person. Orcas are the most amazing and interesting of the ocean predators to me personally.

You know that you're safe from sharks when Orcas are swimming with you.

Really high quality footage. Really cool.

sorry to hear it has closed for the winter...people need to respect that land and the people who live on it first and foremost.

Thanks for the informed comments Marcie! Muchly appreciated! So you don't think the surfers have anything to be concerned about given the circumstances? I ask because I surf out there occasionally and my natural reaction would be to head to shore until the hunt had passed by. (My concern would be that in a wet suit I'd look somewhat similar to a seal. ;)) - hopefully a little less blubbery though. :D

Wow! What did you use to record? It is perfect

I would have stayed in the lineup to see if they would check me out. Orca's have never killed a human in the wild.

Transients, residents - who cares, this is a Great Video!!!!! Thanks Adam, I love it.

Perfect session! :) Love it!!

this place is paradise.

Omg I’m moving to Tofino next week. Pretty dope 🐋

you know your childhood messed you up when you wonder why these Orcas dont have a curved dorsal fin... Damn you Free Willy!!

Actually, they are transients. Southern Resident Orca of Vancouver Island do travel to Tofino, but not as often as one might think. They likely wouldn't be this close to shore either, as residents ONLY feed on Salmon and not Mammals such as seals and sea lions. Transients tend to have sharper dorsal fins, which these clearly have. And Marcie Callewaert is quite active in the whale watching community around Southern Vancouver Island. I would tend to believe her too.

Transients chasing sea lions. Cool!

amazing footage

absolutely, the best place to live

The amount of times I've operated a whale watching boat around Southern Vancouver Island and have come across T's in multiple's, 2, 3, 4 in numbers are greater than singles. Just some food for thought.

What a beautiful setting.

If a surfer got in the way or if a seal used a human for cover they would let you know. Especially if they were teaching juveniles. Incidents with wild orca are very rare. Once we got in the way of harbor seals in an inflatable kayak and seals scared the shit out of us. They gave fair notice. "We are eating here." The seals growled bearing teeth chasing us away. They followed very aggressively letting us know how vulnerable we were.

I believe they were after the seals. I live on Whidbey so see transients around here as well. Always thrilling to see a bunch! I recall being with the whale researchers and also hearing how silent they are...the underwater microphones when beside residents are absolutely alive with sounds of chattering!

man need to see this !!

I saw the vid. this morning. It was a click through on a site by a well known videographer. Not necessarily the Orca vid. but the click through... There was a graphics warning before you clicked it the orca came right up on the beach and snatched the man who was wading in the surf. It was kind of alarming. Wild animals are not acting like they were before.

i think the surfers where to shallow in the water for the orcas to come and get them, but still WHO IN THE WORLD WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

these guys were crazy, they surfed at Transient orcas feeding ground!!

Holy hell that's awesome, Vancouver Island surfers are braver than stink for staying out there in the surf although I'm pretty sure the whales know the difference between surfers and sea lions. Excellent video and a testament to why Tofino is one of my favourite places on the planet - stunningly beautiful, the best place to be to get up close and personal with nature

Its actually not in Tofino .It was taken by Ron at Mussel Beach Campground in Ucluelet BC . The Orcas were teaching the young to hunt.This is Rons front yard and this kind of view is common from the camp sites that open on to the beach

I feel so bad for the sea lions 😢 But I love that the orca family has babies with them 🐳💕

Orcas are curious about humans and will play orca games with them.

I loved watching this..

Goddamn, BC in February? I can't handle that cold

First off: not one documented case of orcas harming humans purposely in the wild, a fact that’s both intriguing and gratifying as an orca enthusiast myself. That being said.... I’d crap my pants if I ever encountered one

I wouldn’t be in the water when they’re hunting seals.... with a black wetsuit it’s looking for trouble. Still they are so smart that there has not been a single fatal orca attack on a human. Ever. That’s an unbelievable stat.

Nice click bait title dude... I've seen the orcas and also the surfers, but the only chase I can see is behind the seals! Orcas are just hunting I'm pretty sure they know humans like to have fun in the water, and they distinguish us from their preys for sure!! If not just forget about surfing on those waters cause orcas are the ultimate predator on the oceans, certain is that if they want surfers for lunch, they'll have them soooo easy. Nice video with the usual click bait title even better. Don't lie with titles

Now, I know orcas are typically curious and friendly toward people, but if I was a surfer, the LAST thing I would want to do is be around the water when orcas are hunting seals. Animals, like people, make mistakes and during the heat of the hunt, an orca might mistake a surfer on a board as a seal. Still, it would be an awesome thing to watch from a boat or from the shore.

Thanks for info... That was an awesome scene you caught on video either way! =)

If anybody wants to meet the man behind the footage, you should check his interview on our channel!

Hmmm, right before this I watched a whole documentary about a pod of Orcas hunting seals in the shallows. Must have been a figment of my imagination.

Seals probably saved the surfers's lives.

Bit of a misleading title, very cool video though. I'm sure people can put two and two together but they are hunting the very obvious seals in the area. It's a type of technique they use as they are extremely intelligent, it's a way of trapping the seals in. Dolphins are known to do the same thing with fish.

Who cares about the facts, comments, etc...just enjoy this beautiful video!

They are feeding as evidenced by the sea lions and porpoises also in the area. pretty cool encounter for sure!

That's a rarity! Very cool!

I bet there are no more than 5-6 Orca here. And it's apparent that 2 of them are quite young.

Where was this? Look like w coast island somewhere.

OMG that is amazing 😀 where is this video taken?

bruh those waters are free of sharks for a year

They were not chasing surfers out of the water, they were herding sea lions to catch them for dinner.

I see killer whales, seals, and very stupid people all in water together. How about that?

that's awesome Adam! whereabouts?

Nice video of some of the Transient Orcas. Yes, they are definitely hunting the seals!

The surfers were in the water before the orcas showed up chasing the seals!

What was that creepy laugh whenever the orcas were becoming more active and when it looked like they were all over a seal? And laughs watching surfers close to the Orcas.... hoping they'd get bit?

Murky water, wetsuit ... it would be no time to be *mistaken* for a sea lion. I'd get out of the water just to watch the magnificence of orcas in the wild.

That is so awesome last summer I was spear fishing while snorkelling and j ended up swimming with a pod of 6 orcas for about 15-20 mins was fuckin amazing they wouldn't have harmed the surfers

This is INSANE! I would be out of the water so fast-haven't these people seen planet earth?

this is gold!

where is this footage taken? which beach in Tofino? I don't recognize the place

Those orcas are some scary fish!

i love this video so cool

They are not chasing surfers out of the water lol. They are just there and there are seals also but they do not seem to be after them. Looks like they could be resident orca they only eat fish. There has never been a case of a wild orca ever hurting a human. They are very smart animal. I would have loved to be in the water with them so cool.

Location? I gotta surf this spot