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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Half Moon Bay - Westhaven, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. 2-3ft waves to start the day on W swell at 10s.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 11s with 7mph from the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 11s and moderate ENE wind around 11mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 13s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on W swell at 11s and light NW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the WNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 12mph WNW winds.
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Half Moon Bay - Westhaven sits along the rugged Washington coast near Westport, facing ESE into the protected waters of Grays Harbor's outer edge, where swell wraps around the bay to produce punchy, workable beach break waves. This stretch of Washington coastline picks up consistent northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, delivering rideable surf especially in the fall and winter months when swell energy is at its peak. The remote nature of this corner of Washington keeps crowds minimal, making it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore beyond the better-known Westport breaks nearby.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Half Moon Bay - Westhaven is 2-3ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is WNW at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Half Moon Bay - Westhaven is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.4ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 19s. 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 Half Moon Bay - Westhaven is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 10.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Half Moon Bay - Westhaven 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 Half Moon Bay - Westhaven. 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.
Half Moon Bay - Westhaven is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Half Moon Bay - Westhaven sits along the rugged Washington coast near Westport, facing ESE into the protected waters of Grays Harbor's outer edge, where swell wraps around the bay to produce punchy, workable beach break waves. This stretch of Washington coastline picks up consistent northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, delivering rideable surf especially in the fall and winter months when swell energy is at its peak. The remote nature of this corner of Washington keeps crowds minimal, making it a rewarding find for surfers willing to explore beyond the better-known Westport breaks nearby.
The prime season at Half Moon Bay - Westhaven 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 Half Moon Bay - Westhaven include strong currents, cold water, rip currents, fog, sneaker waves, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Half Moon Bay - Westhaven 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.
