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First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with strong SSE wind at 14mph.
First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with strong SSE wind at 14mph.
Best window·Thursday 2PM–5PM·4-5ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at La Push, 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: 4–6ft, 11s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-6ft on W swell at 11s with 14mph out of the SSE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3+ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the NW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with gentle ENE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 8s with light NE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and light N winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the NW and dropping conditions to very poor.
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La Push is a raw and powerful surf destination on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, set against a dramatic backdrop of sea stacks, old-growth forest, and the rugged Pacific coastline of the Quileute Nation's ancestral lands. The beach picks up abundant northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, producing heavy, punchy beach break waves that can range from playful to seriously powerful depending on the swell. Its remote location and challenging conditions keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to make the journey with uncrowded, world-class cold-water surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at La Push is 4-5ft with a 10.5s swell period. Wind is SSE at 14mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at La Push is 4-5ft, produced by a 9ft W primary swell at 11s, a 7.1ft S wind swell swell at 8s, a 1.4ft SSW tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.2ft SW tertiary swell at 18s. 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 La Push is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.3s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
La Push 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 La Push. 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.
La Push is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. La Push is a raw and powerful surf destination on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, set against a dramatic backdrop of sea stacks, old-growth forest, and the rugged Pacific coastline of the Quileute Nation's ancestral lands. The beach picks up abundant northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, producing heavy, punchy beach break waves that can range from playful to seriously powerful depending on the swell. Its remote location and challenging conditions keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to make the journey with uncrowded, world-class cold-water surf.
The prime season at La Push 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 La Push include strong currents, cold water, rip currents, logs and debris in water, rocks and sea stacks, remote location with limited services, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our La Push 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).
