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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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 5-6ft on SW swell at 15s.
Sun, May 17: 6–7ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 6-7ft and poor - fair with 9mph N winds.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate NNW wind around 8mph.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 6-7ft waves on WNW swell at 14s and 11mph from the NW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 5–6ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 5-6ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light NNW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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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 5-6+ft with a 8.05s swell period. Wind is NW at 16mph and 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 5-6+ft, produced by a 0.9ft SW primary swell at 16s, a 0.5ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 7.7ft W wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 7ft waves, a 12.45s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
