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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.
Sun, May 10: 4–5ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 4-5ft on W swell at 10s.
Mon, May 11: 4–5ft, 11s period, rated Fair - Good. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with light winds out of the NE. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Tue, May 12: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on W swell at 11s and moderate ENE wind around 11mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 13s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 11s and light winds out of the NW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 12mph WNW winds.
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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 4-5ft with a 10.3s swell period. Wind is WNW at 10mph 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 Westport is 4-5ft, produced by a 4.4ft W primary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 17s, a 0.5ft SW tertiary swell at 19s. 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 Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 5ft waves, a 10.6s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
