Washington
Best window·Tuesday 8AM–11AM·5ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 6–7ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 6-7ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 6-7ft on WNW swell at 9s with moderate NW wind around 11mph. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 4-5ft by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with gentle SE breeze.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on W swell at 8s with gentle SE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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 5-6ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is NNW at 6mph 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 La Push is 5-6ft, produced by a 6.4ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.4ft SW tertiary swell at 20s. 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 Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 5ft waves, a 8.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
