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Shi Shi Beach Surf Forecast

Washington

Shi Shi Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
5-6+ft
head high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
5mph
SSW / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 17sSW
Wind Swell
8.5ft @ 9sW

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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 26Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 5-6ft with glassy conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Expect 5-6ft all day on W swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

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

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor - fair at 4-5ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 4-5ft at fair - good.

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

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on W swell at 9s and glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 3-4ft at fair - good.

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 5-6+ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 5mph. 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.