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Ocean Shores Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Damon Point1-2ftWestport1-2ftHalf Moon Bay - Westhaven1-2ft
Ocean Shores surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.35s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 9sWNW
Wind Swell
2.0ft @ 3sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Swell fills in and gets up to 3-4ft by PM — poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|15-21mph S
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on SW swell at 9s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the NW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|5-13mph WNW
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ocean Shores Surf Spot Guide

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

Ocean Shores is a welcoming beach break on Washington's Pacific coast, featuring consistent rolling waves across a sandy bottom that's ideal for learning and progression. The spot's eastward-facing exposure captures Pacific swells well during autumn and winter months when North American storms generate quality waves. With a forgiving sandy beach and relatively gentle takeoffs, this is a perfect destination for beginners looking to develop their skills in the Pacific Northwest.

Strong currentsCold waterOccasional logs and debris

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

Ocean Shores Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ocean Shores?
The current wave height at Ocean Shores is 1-2ft with a 12.35s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ocean Shores surf forecast?
Our Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores?
The current breaking wave height at Ocean Shores is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft W secondary swell at 13s, a 0.6ft WNW tertiary swell at 9s, a 2ft S 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 Ocean Shores?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ocean Shores is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 10.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.