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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at La Push, 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: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WSW swell at 10s with light WSW winds.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 10s and light NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s and light winds out of the ENE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to fair.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 10s with light winds out of the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on WNW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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La Push is a raw and powerful surf destination on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, set against a dramatic backdrop of sea stacks, old-growth forest, and the rugged Pacific coastline of the Quileute Nation's ancestral lands. The beach picks up abundant northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, producing heavy, punchy beach break waves that can range from playful to seriously powerful depending on the swell. Its remote location and challenging conditions keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to make the journey with uncrowded, world-class cold-water surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at La Push is 5-6ft with a 10.2s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at La Push is 5-6ft, produced by a 4.9ft WSW primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.6ft SW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 La Push is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.55s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
La Push 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 La Push. 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.
La Push is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. La Push is a raw and powerful surf destination on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, set against a dramatic backdrop of sea stacks, old-growth forest, and the rugged Pacific coastline of the Quileute Nation's ancestral lands. The beach picks up abundant northwest and west swells generated by North Pacific storms, producing heavy, punchy beach break waves that can range from playful to seriously powerful depending on the swell. Its remote location and challenging conditions keep crowds minimal, rewarding adventurous surfers willing to make the journey with uncrowded, world-class cold-water surf.
The prime season at La Push 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 La Push include strong currents, cold water, rip currents, logs and debris in water, rocks and sea stacks, remote location with limited services, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our La Push 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.
