Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Westport, 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: 2–3ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the WNW.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 2ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on W swell at 9s with light ESE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on W swell at 10s and light W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Westport is Washington's most celebrated surf destination, perched on the southern tip of the Grays Harbor peninsula where powerful North Pacific swells arrive largely unimpeded. The beach faces ENE into the sheltered side of the jetty system, but the outer bars catch long-period northwest and west swells that wrap around to produce punchy, fast-breaking waves with real power. Fall and winter bring the most consistent surf, when cold fronts generate overhead-plus conditions that attract experienced surfers willing to brave the frigid Pacific Northwest waters.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Westport is 2ft with a 6.95s swell period. Wind is NW at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Westport is 2ft, produced by a 3.1ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.9ft SW tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Westport is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Westport 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 Westport. 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.
Westport is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Westport is Washington's most celebrated surf destination, perched on the southern tip of the Grays Harbor peninsula where powerful North Pacific swells arrive largely unimpeded. The beach faces ENE into the sheltered side of the jetty system, but the outer bars catch long-period northwest and west swells that wrap around to produce punchy, fast-breaking waves with real power. Fall and winter bring the most consistent surf, when cold fronts generate overhead-plus conditions that attract experienced surfers willing to brave the frigid Pacific Northwest waters.
The prime season at Westport 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 Westport include strong rip currents, cold water, rocks near jetty, heavy shore dump, hypothermia risk, strong winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Westport 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.
