Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·5ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Rialto 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: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 7s with light WNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on SW swell at 9s and 7mph from the WNW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on W swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 5–6ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Expect 5-6ft all day on W swell at 9s with gentle SE breeze — nothing amazing but surfable. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Rialto Beach is 2-3ft with a 6.8s 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 Rialto Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.6ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 1ft 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 Rialto Beach 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.
Rialto Beach 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 Rialto 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.
Rialto Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Rialto 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 Rialto Beach include rocks, strong currents, cold water, changing tides. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
