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Cape Flattery Surf Forecast

Washington

Cape Flattery surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.55s
Wind
19mph
W / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 17sSW
Wind Swell
8.4ft @ 9sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Expert
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Cape Flattery sits at the extreme northwestern tip of Washington state, the most northwesterly point of the contiguous United States, where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the open Pacific Ocean. Powerful, raw swells generated across the vast North Pacific arrive here largely unfiltered, producing heavy, unpredictable waves that break over rugged rocky shelves and reef formations. The remote wilderness setting within the Makah Reservation means this spot rewards only the most committed and experienced surfers willing to make the journey to one of the most isolated surf locations in Washington.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterRemote locationLimited accessLarge surfKelpWildlifeRestricted tribal land access

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with calm winds. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is fair with 5-6ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 5-6ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 5-6ft and poor - fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 4-5ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Swell fills in and gets up to 3-4ft by PM — fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm

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Cape Flattery Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Flattery?
The current wave height at Cape Flattery is 5-6ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is W at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Cape Flattery surf forecast?
Our Cape Flattery 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.