Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Long 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on WNW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on WNW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph from the WNW.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on WSW swell at 11s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 10s with light WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Long Beach is a long, sandy beach break on Washington's Pacific coast that offers accessible, mellow waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The NNW-facing orientation captures northwest Pacific swells during fall and winter months, producing consistent peeling waves across the wide sandy bottom. The expansive beach and relatively forgiving conditions make it an ideal learning spot, though the exposure to larger winter swells can occasionally generate more challenging conditions for those seeking progression.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Long Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is NNW at 8mph 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 Long Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.7ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 15s. 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 Long Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Long Beach works best with a NW 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 Long 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.
Long Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Long Beach is a long, sandy beach break on Washington's Pacific coast that offers accessible, mellow waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. The NNW-facing orientation captures northwest Pacific swells during fall and winter months, producing consistent peeling waves across the wide sandy bottom. The expansive beach and relatively forgiving conditions make it an ideal learning spot, though the exposure to larger winter swells can occasionally generate more challenging conditions for those seeking progression.
The prime season at Long 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 Long Beach include strong rip currents, cold water temperatures, heavy winter swells, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Long 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.
