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Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4+ft on W swell at 11s with 20mph out of the SSE.
Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4+ft on W swell at 11s with 20mph out of the SSE.
Best window·Thursday 11AM–2PM·3-4+ft·Fair
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4+ft waves, strong SSE wind at 20mph, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 9s and gentle NNE breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with gentle ENE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the NW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NE.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on WNW swell at 8s with light SSW winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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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 3-4+ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 22mph. Conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westport is 3-4+ft, produced by a 5.6ft W primary swell at 11s, a 4.3ft SSW wind swell swell at 6s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 17s. 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 Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 10.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. 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).
