Washington
Best window·Saturday 5PM–8PM·4ft·Fair
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WNW swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the WSW.
Fri, Jun 26: 3–4ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2ft with light winds out of the SW. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s and light SSW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on W swell at 9s with light S winds. The WSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
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 2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph 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 Shi Shi Beach is 2ft, produced by a 4ft W primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft 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 Shi Shi Beach is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
