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Long Beach Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Cape Disappointment State Park2-3ftWestport1-2ftHalf Moon Bay - Westhaven1-2ft
Long Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.3s
Wind
12mph
SW / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 9sWNW
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 5-6ft with poor - fair conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|13-17mph S
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Poor - Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, light winds out of the SW, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|5-9mph SW
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Long Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Strong rip currentsCold water temperaturesHeavy winter swellsShallow sandbars

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

Long Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Long Beach?
The current wave height at Long Beach is 1-2ft with a 12.3s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Long Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Long Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Long Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft W secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 9s, a 2.3ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Long Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Long Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.35s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.