Washington
Best window·Wednesday 8AM–11AM·4ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with light NW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 9s with light NNW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on WNW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 5mph from the WSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and glassy conditions. The NW wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
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 4-5ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is NW at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Long Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 6.8ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.4ft WSW 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 Long Beach is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
