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First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 11s with light SSE winds.
First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 11s with light SSE winds.
Best window·Thursday 11AM–2PM·3-4ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Fair - Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 11s with gentle SSE breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with calm winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and 8mph ENE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.
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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 3-4ft with a 10.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Hobuck Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 8.1ft W primary swell at 10s, a 5.5ft S wind swell swell at 8s, a 1.3ft SW tertiary 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 Hobuck Beach is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 10.3s 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
