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Rialto Beach Surf Forecast

Washington

Rialto Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.45s
Wind
12mph
WNW / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.4ft @ 8sW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 17sSW
Tertiary
0.6ft @ 12sSSW

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Spot Guide

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

Rialto Beach in Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula offers consistent beach breaks along a dramatic rocky shoreline dotted with sea stacks and tide pools. The exposure to west-facing swells combined with the beach's natural geography creates fun, workable waves that work well at various tide levels. This scenic break rewards visitors with wild coastal beauty and solid autumn swells, though conditions can be unpredictable year-round due to the Pacific Northwest's weather patterns.

RocksStrong currentsCold waterChanging tides

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 5-6ft and poor - fair early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 5-6ft at fair.

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, glassy conditions, very good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with glassy conditions. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on W swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Swell fills in and gets up to 3-4ft by PM — fair - good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm

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Rialto Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rialto Beach?
The current wave height at Rialto Beach is 5-6+ft with a 8.45s swell period. Wind is WNW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Rialto Beach surf forecast?
Our Rialto 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.