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La Push Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Rialto Beach1-2+ftRuby Beach1-2+ftShi Shi Beach1-2+ft
La Push surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.1s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 12sW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 2sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 11s with strong SSE wind at 14mph. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|11-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 10s and gentle NNW breeze. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|3-11mph WNW
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La Push Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Strong currentsCold waterRip currentsLogs and debris in waterRocks and sea stacksRemote location with limited servicesStrong winds

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

La Push Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for La Push?
The current wave height at La Push is 1-2+ft with a 12.1s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the La Push surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at La Push?
The current breaking wave height at La Push is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.3ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft W secondary swell at 12s, a 0.8ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft SSE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 La Push?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf La Push is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.6s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.