Washington
First light looks cleanest — 4-6ft on W swell at 11s with glassy conditions.
First light looks cleanest — 4-6ft on W swell at 11s with glassy conditions.
Best window·Thursday 10AM–1PM·4-6ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 4–6ft, 11s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-6ft waves on W swell at 11s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with light ENE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions with 8mph ENE winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.
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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 4-6ft with a 10.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 4-6ft, produced by a 7.9ft W primary swell at 10s, a 4.5ft S secondary swell at 8s, a 1.4ft SSW tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 5ft waves, a 10.4s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
