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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hobuck Beach, 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: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 13s with light winds out of the N. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 17mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 4-5ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 4-5ft and poor - fair conditions.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 17s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 12s with moderate W wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 9mph W winds.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 12s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 8s with light SE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Hobuck Beach is a stunning and relatively uncrowded surf spot nestled on the northwest tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, within the Makah Reservation near Cape Flattery. Facing NNE toward the open Pacific, it picks up powerful northwest and west swells that wrap into the bay, producing consistent beach break waves with punchy peaks across a wide sandy shoreline. Its remote location and rugged old-growth surroundings make it one of Washington's most scenic and adventurous surf destinations, rewarding those willing to make the journey.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hobuck Beach is 5-6ft with a 12.7s swell period. Wind is N at 7mph 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 Hobuck Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 6.6ft W primary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 16s. 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 Hobuck Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hobuck Beach 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 Hobuck Beach. 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.
Hobuck Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Hobuck Beach is a stunning and relatively uncrowded surf spot nestled on the northwest tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, within the Makah Reservation near Cape Flattery. Facing NNE toward the open Pacific, it picks up powerful northwest and west swells that wrap into the bay, producing consistent beach break waves with punchy peaks across a wide sandy shoreline. Its remote location and rugged old-growth surroundings make it one of Washington's most scenic and adventurous surf destinations, rewarding those willing to make the journey.
The prime season at Hobuck Beach 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 Hobuck Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, remote location, limited emergency services, large swell sets, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hobuck Beach 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.
