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First light looks cleanest — 3-4+ft on WNW swell at 11s with 16mph out of the SSE.
First light looks cleanest — 3-4+ft on WNW swell at 11s with 16mph out of the SSE.
Best window·Thursday 10AM–1PM·3-4+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Long Beach, 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 Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-6ft waves on WNW swell at 11s with strong SSE wind at 16mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and light NE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 10mph from the NE, poor conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light S winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
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Long Beach is a long, sandy beach break on Washington's Pacific coast that offers accessible, mellow waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The NNW-facing orientation captures northwest Pacific swells during fall and winter months, producing consistent peeling waves across the wide sandy bottom. The expansive beach and relatively forgiving conditions make it an ideal learning spot, though the exposure to larger winter swells can occasionally generate more challenging conditions for those seeking progression.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Long Beach is 3-4+ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Long Beach is 3-4+ft, produced by a 6.2ft WNW primary swell at 11s, a 4.9ft SSW wind swell swell at 7s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 Long Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 10.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Long Beach works best with a NW 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 Long Beach. 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.
Long Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Long Beach is a long, sandy beach break on Washington's Pacific coast that offers accessible, mellow waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The NNW-facing orientation captures northwest Pacific swells during fall and winter months, producing consistent peeling waves across the wide sandy bottom. The expansive beach and relatively forgiving conditions make it an ideal learning spot, though the exposure to larger winter swells can occasionally generate more challenging conditions for those seeking progression.
The prime season at Long Beach 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 Long Beach include strong rip currents, cold water temperatures, heavy winter swells, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Long 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. 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).
