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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Westport, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 13s period, rated Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 6-7ft. Wind drops off and the surface cleans up — poor by afternoon.
Sun, May 17: 5–6ft, 12s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 6-7ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 13mph NNW winds.
Mon, May 18: 5–6ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 10s with 11mph from the NW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 5–6ft, 15s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 5-6ft on W swell at 14s with 12mph NW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and light NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Westport is Washington's most celebrated surf destination, perched on the southern tip of the Grays Harbor peninsula where powerful North Pacific swells arrive largely unimpeded. The beach faces ENE into the sheltered side of the jetty system, but the outer bars catch long-period northwest and west swells that wrap around to produce punchy, fast-breaking waves with real power. Fall and winter bring the most consistent surf, when cold fronts generate overhead-plus conditions that attract experienced surfers willing to brave the frigid Pacific Northwest waters.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Westport is 5-7ft with a 13.2s swell period. Wind is NW at 20mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westport is 5-7ft, produced by a 0.9ft SW primary swell at 15s, a 7.9ft W wind swell 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 Westport is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 5ft waves, a 11.75s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Westport works best with a W 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 Westport. 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.
Westport is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Westport is Washington's most celebrated surf destination, perched on the southern tip of the Grays Harbor peninsula where powerful North Pacific swells arrive largely unimpeded. The beach faces ENE into the sheltered side of the jetty system, but the outer bars catch long-period northwest and west swells that wrap around to produce punchy, fast-breaking waves with real power. Fall and winter bring the most consistent surf, when cold fronts generate overhead-plus conditions that attract experienced surfers willing to brave the frigid Pacific Northwest waters.
The prime season at Westport 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 Westport include strong rip currents, cold water, rocks near jetty, heavy shore dump, hypothermia risk, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Westport 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
