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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Damon Point, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on SW swell at 15s with strong NW wind at 14mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 12s and moderate NNW wind around 11mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph from the NW.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 3-4ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate NW wind around 12mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 12s with gentle NNE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Damon Point is a wide, sandy beach break located on Washington's southwestern coast near Ocean Shores, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and intermediate progression. The break faces directly westward, capturing Pacific swells that wrap around the point and create surprisingly consistent conditions despite the exposed Pacific shoreline. This relatively uncrowded spot provides a fun, forgiving sand bottom perfect for improving your pop-up and turns in a laid-back beach environment.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Damon Point is 4-5ft with a 13.4s swell period. Wind is NW at 14mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Damon Point is 4-5ft, produced by a 0.9ft SW primary swell at 16s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 12s, a 6.8ft W wind swell swell at 13s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Damon Point is Saturday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 13.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Damon Point works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Damon Point. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Damon Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Damon Point is a wide, sandy beach break located on Washington's southwestern coast near Ocean Shores, offering mellow, rolling waves ideal for learning and intermediate progression. The break faces directly westward, capturing Pacific swells that wrap around the point and create surprisingly consistent conditions despite the exposed Pacific shoreline. This relatively uncrowded spot provides a fun, forgiving sand bottom perfect for improving your pop-up and turns in a laid-back beach environment.
The prime season at Damon Point is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Damon Point include strong currents, offshore wind hazard during easterly conditions, cold water temperatures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Damon Point 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
