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Shi Shi Beach Surf Forecast

Washington

Shi Shi Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
head high
Swell Period
8.9s
Wind
11mph
W / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
7.6ft @ 9sW
Secondary
3.1ft @ 11sW
Tertiary
1.0ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Remote locationDifficult accessStrong currentsCold waterUnpredictable weather

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 5-6ft and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 5-6ft on W swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

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

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 12s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair - Good

Rideable all day with 3-4ft waves on W swell at 10s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm

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Shi Shi Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Shi Shi Beach?
The current wave height at Shi Shi Beach is 5-6ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is W at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Shi Shi Beach surf forecast?
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.