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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.
Sat, May 16: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 13s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 5-6ft on W swell at 11s with moderate NW wind around 7mph. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 18s period, rated Fair. Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 10s with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with 7mph WNW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 20: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 7s and light SE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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 5-6ft with a 13.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 4mph and conditions are rated Very Good. 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 7.1ft W primary swell at 13s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 16s, a 0.6ft 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 La Push is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 13.3s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
