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Cape Disappointment State Park Surf Forecast

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Cape Disappointment State Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
6-7+ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
9mph
WNW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
6.4ft @ 8sW
Secondary
1.0ft @ 13sW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

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

Cape Disappointment offers powerful beach breaks along Washington's dramatic southwestern coast, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The spot faces east and catches consistent west-moving swells that wrap around the cape, creating fun, rolling waves ideal for intermediate surfers looking to avoid crowds. The dynamic interplay between ocean swells and river currents creates unique wave patterns and a raw, rugged atmosphere perfect for those seeking authentic Pacific Northwest surf.

Strong currentsDangerous river mouth conditionsRocksCold waterChangeable weather

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Skip the dawn patrol — 6-7ft and poor - fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 7-8ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair - Good

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 4-5ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm

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Cape Disappointment State Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Disappointment State Park?
The current wave height at Cape Disappointment State Park is 6-7+ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is WNW at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Cape Disappointment State Park surf forecast?
Our Cape Disappointment State Park 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.