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Rialto Beach Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

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Rialto Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.1s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 12sW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 12sSSW
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 2sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|11-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s with light NNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|3-11mph WNW
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Forecast Charts

Rialto Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Rialto Beach in Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula offers consistent beach breaks along a dramatic rocky shoreline dotted with sea stacks and tide pools. The exposure to west-facing swells combined with the beach's natural geography creates fun, workable waves that work well at various tide levels. This scenic break rewards visitors with wild coastal beauty and solid autumn swells, though conditions can be unpredictable year-round due to the Pacific Northwest's weather patterns.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterChanging tides

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

Rialto Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rialto Beach?
The current wave height at Rialto Beach is 1-2+ft with a 12.1s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Rialto Beach surf forecast?
Our Rialto 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 Rialto Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Rialto Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.3ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft W secondary swell at 12s, a 0.8ft SSW tertiary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft SSE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Rialto Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rialto Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.55s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.