Washington
Best window·Tuesday 8AM–11AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Shi Shi 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: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 3-4ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 7mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate NW wind around 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with light S winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with glassy conditions.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on W swell at 8s and gentle SSW breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Shi Shi Beach is a remote and pristine sandy beach break located on Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula coast, offering consistent waves with a northeasterly facing orientation that catches Pacific swells effectively during autumn and winter months. The exposed beach setting creates fun, shapeable waves that work best on moderate swells with offshore southeast winds, making it ideal for surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded lineups away from populated breaks. Access requires a scenic coastal hike through old-growth forest, which keeps crowds minimal and preserves the wild, undeveloped character of this beautiful Pacific Northwest destination.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 3-4ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is NW at 4mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 6.6ft WNW primary swell at 9s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.3ft SW 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 Shi Shi Beach is Tuesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Shi Shi 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 Shi Shi 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.
Shi Shi Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Shi Shi Beach is a remote and pristine sandy beach break located on Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula coast, offering consistent waves with a northeasterly facing orientation that catches Pacific swells effectively during autumn and winter months. The exposed beach setting creates fun, shapeable waves that work best on moderate swells with offshore southeast winds, making it ideal for surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded lineups away from populated breaks. Access requires a scenic coastal hike through old-growth forest, which keeps crowds minimal and preserves the wild, undeveloped character of this beautiful Pacific Northwest destination.
The prime season at Shi Shi 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 Shi Shi Beach include remote location, difficult access, strong currents, cold water, unpredictable weather. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Shi Shi 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.
