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Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Shi Shi Beach, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Steady 5-6ft waves on offer on WSW swell at 10s — 7mph WSW winds.
Mon, May 11: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 5-6ft waves on W swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Tue, May 12: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on W swell at 11s with moderate E wind around 8mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 12s period, rated Fair. Expect 5-6ft all day on W swell at 10s with light SW winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
Thu, May 14: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
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Shi Shi Beach is a remote and pristine sandy beach break located on Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula coast, offering consistent waves with a northeasterly facing orientation that catches Pacific swells effectively during autumn and winter months. The exposed beach setting creates fun, shapeable waves that work best on moderate swells with offshore southeast winds, making it ideal for surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded lineups away from populated breaks. Access requires a scenic coastal hike through old-growth forest, which keeps crowds minimal and preserves the wild, undeveloped character of this beautiful Pacific Northwest destination.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 5-6ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 5-6ft, produced by a 5.2ft WSW primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.7ft SW tertiary swell at 12s. 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 Shi Shi Beach is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.6s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Shi Shi 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 Shi Shi 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.
Shi Shi Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Shi Shi Beach is a remote and pristine sandy beach break located on Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula coast, offering consistent waves with a northeasterly facing orientation that catches Pacific swells effectively during autumn and winter months. The exposed beach setting creates fun, shapeable waves that work best on moderate swells with offshore southeast winds, making it ideal for surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded lineups away from populated breaks. Access requires a scenic coastal hike through old-growth forest, which keeps crowds minimal and preserves the wild, undeveloped character of this beautiful Pacific Northwest destination.
The prime season at Shi Shi 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 Shi Shi Beach include remote location, difficult access, strong currents, cold water, unpredictable weather. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Shi Shi 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
