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Shi Shi Beach Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

Tsoo-Yess Beach1-2+ftCape Flattery1-2+ftHobuck Beach1-2ft
Shi Shi Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.1s
Wind
2mph
SSW / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 12sSSW
Tertiary
0.9ft @ 12sWNW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 14mph S winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s WNW|9-15mph S
Thu, Apr 26-7ft
Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 3-4ft. Size picks up through the day, hitting 6-7ft with fair conditions by late afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WSW|7-11mph WSW
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Forecast Charts

Shi Shi Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Remote locationDifficult accessStrong currentsCold waterUnpredictable weather

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

Shi Shi Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Shi Shi Beach?
The current wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 1-2+ft with a 12.1s swell period. Wind is SSW at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Shi Shi Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Shi Shi Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.4ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft SSW secondary swell at 12s, a 0.9ft WNW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Shi Shi Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Shi Shi Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.