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Hobuck Beach Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Cape Flattery1-2+ftTsoo-Yess Beach1-2+ftShi Shi Beach1-2+ft
Hobuck Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.05s
Wind
2mph
SW / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 12sW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 9sWNW
Wind Swell
1.7ft @ 3sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Swell fills in and gets up to 3-4ft by PM — fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s W|10-15mph S
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 2-3ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 5-6ft with fair conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|7-12mph WSW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Hobuck Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Cold waterStrong currentsRip currentsRemote locationLimited emergency servicesLarge swell setsStrong winds

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

Hobuck Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hobuck Beach?
The current wave height at Hobuck Beach is 1-2ft with a 12.05s swell period. Wind is SW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Hobuck Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Hobuck Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Hobuck Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft W secondary swell at 12s, a 0.6ft WNW tertiary swell at 9s, a 1.7ft ESE 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 Hobuck Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hobuck Beach is Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 5ft waves, a 11.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.