Washington
Best window·Saturday 5PM–8PM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hobuck Beach, 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: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on W swell at 10s with gentle W breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 2ft on WSW swell at 6s with 8mph SW winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on W swell at 9s with gentle SSE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Hobuck Beach is a stunning and relatively uncrowded surf spot nestled on the northwest tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, within the Makah Reservation near Cape Flattery. Facing NNE toward the open Pacific, it picks up powerful northwest and west swells that wrap into the bay, producing consistent beach break waves with punchy peaks across a wide sandy shoreline. Its remote location and rugged old-growth surroundings make it one of Washington's most scenic and adventurous surf destinations, rewarding those willing to make the journey.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hobuck Beach is 2ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph 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 Hobuck Beach is 2ft, produced by a 3.3ft W primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft 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 Hobuck Beach is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hobuck Beach 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 Hobuck Beach. 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.
Hobuck Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Hobuck Beach is a stunning and relatively uncrowded surf spot nestled on the northwest tip of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, within the Makah Reservation near Cape Flattery. Facing NNE toward the open Pacific, it picks up powerful northwest and west swells that wrap into the bay, producing consistent beach break waves with punchy peaks across a wide sandy shoreline. Its remote location and rugged old-growth surroundings make it one of Washington's most scenic and adventurous surf destinations, rewarding those willing to make the journey.
The prime season at Hobuck Beach 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 Hobuck Beach include cold water, strong currents, rip currents, remote location, limited emergency services, large swell sets, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hobuck Beach 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.
