Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The NNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 5mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SW swell at 9s with 10mph from the WNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 9s and light winds out of the NW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on WNW swell at 9s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to fair.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cape Disappointment State Park is 2ft with a 6.95s swell period. Wind is NNW at 9mph 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 Cape Disappointment State Park is 2ft, produced by a 3.7ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft W tertiary swell at 11s. 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 Cape Disappointment State Park is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cape Disappointment State Park 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 Cape Disappointment State Park. 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.
Cape Disappointment State Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Cape Disappointment State Park 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 Cape Disappointment State Park include strong currents, dangerous river mouth conditions, rocks, cold water, changeable weather. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
