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Cape Disappointment State Park Surf Forecast, Washington

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Cape Disappointment State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.45s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.3ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 12sSW
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 16-7ft
Poor - Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 7s with strong SSW wind at 15mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 20mph from the S and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|15-20mph S
Thu, Apr 210-11ft
Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on SW swell at 8s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|4-12mph NE
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Cape Disappointment State Park Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Cape Disappointment offers powerful beach breaks along Washington's dramatic southwestern coast, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The spot faces east and catches consistent west-moving swells that wrap around the cape, creating fun, rolling waves ideal for intermediate surfers looking to avoid crowds. The dynamic interplay between ocean swells and river currents creates unique wave patterns and a raw, rugged atmosphere perfect for those seeking authentic Pacific Northwest surf.

Strong currentsDangerous river mouth conditionsRocksCold waterChangeable weather

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Cape Disappointment State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Disappointment State Park?
The current wave height at Cape Disappointment State Park is 2-3ft with a 12.45s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Cape Disappointment State Park surf forecast?
Our Cape Disappointment State Park forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Cape Disappointment State Park?
The current breaking wave height at Cape Disappointment State Park is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.3ft W secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 12s, a 2.2ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Cape Disappointment State Park?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cape Disappointment State Park is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 7ft waves, a 10.4s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.