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Ocean Shores Surf Forecast

Washington

Ocean Shores surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.5s
Wind
11mph
WNW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
6.2ft @ 9sW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Ocean Shores is a welcoming beach break on Washington's Pacific coast, featuring consistent rolling waves across a sandy bottom that's ideal for learning and progression. The spot's eastward-facing exposure captures Pacific swells well during autumn and winter months when North American storms generate quality waves. With a forgiving sandy beach and relatively gentle takeoffs, this is a perfect destination for beginners looking to develop their skills in the Pacific Northwest.

Strong currentsCold waterOccasional logs and debris

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with glassy conditions and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, calm winds, fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm

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Ocean Shores Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ocean Shores?
The current wave height at Ocean Shores is 5-6ft with a 8.5s swell period. Wind is WNW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Ocean Shores surf forecast?
Our Ocean Shores 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.