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. Onshore flow builds through the day to 5mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on WNW swell at 6s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–3ft, 17s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on WSW swell at 5s with 10mph WNW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Jun 27: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s with light winds out of the NW. The WNW wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 4–5ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 4-5ft waves on W swell at 9s and light W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
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 6.85s swell period. Wind is NW at 9mph 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 0.9ft SW primary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 0.8ft W tertiary swell at 11s, a 3.1ft WNW wind swell swell at 7s. 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 9.25s 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.
