Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 7s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SW swell at 9s with moderate WNW wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Steady 5-6ft waves on offer on W swell at 9s — light SE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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 2-3ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is NW 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 La Push is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.6ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 16s. 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 Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
