La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for La Push. It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, so let’s get into it.

First off, the water is sitting at 54.5°F, which is a good 4.1°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so a thick wetsuit is non-negotiable.

The outlook kicks off on Tuesday, July 21st, but honestly, it’s a tough start. We’ve got a small 2.3ft SW swell creeping in, but the wind is a cross-onshore from the NW at 9 mph, making it choppy. The combined energy is moderate (383), but the conditions are poor. Not a session to write home about.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is more of the same struggle. Morning brings a tiny 2.0ft SW swell with light cross-onshore wind, and the afternoon bumps up to 3.9ft from the WNW but with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is still moderate (381), but the quality is marginal. You’re better off waiting.

Thursday, July 23rd, finally shows a glimmer. The morning has a clean 3.9ft WNW swell thanks to a cross-offshore breeze from the S at 12 mph. The period is 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (378). It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen so far. The afternoon is similar, with a light cross-shore wind, but still marginal.

Friday, July 24th, is a step back. The swell drops to 1.6ft from the SW, and the wind is light but onshore in the afternoon. Energy is low (232). Poor conditions, really.

The first real standout comes on Saturday, July 25th. The morning has a 2.0ft SW swell with a very long period of 24 seconds, which is a true groundswell. The energy is strong (541), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 12 mph. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell building to 2.6ft and the energy jumping to 787. The long period means this will be best at the reef break at La Push, where those lines will set up nicely. This is the pick of the first week, for sure.

Sunday, July 26th, and Monday, July 27th, continue with a mellow but clean SW swell around 2.6ft to 3.6ft, with periods of 18-20 seconds. The wind is light and mostly offshore or cross-onshore, keeping things rideable but not firing. The energy stays moderate to strong (644-681).

Tuesday, July 28th, has a fresh breeze in the morning from the SSE at 19 mph, creating clean conditions but a bit of wind. The afternoon is the real gem: a 2.6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is strong (733), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That window on Tuesday afternoon is the highlight of the whole outlook.

From Wednesday, July 29th, through to Friday, July 31st, the swell holds around 2.3ft to 3.3ft from the SW, with periods around 15-17 seconds. The wind is light and variable, mostly cross or cross-on, so waves will be small but clean. The energy is moderate to strong (400-865), but nothing really pushes over the top.

Saturday, August 1st, shows a bit more size with a 4.6ft WNW swell in the morning, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate (366). The wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly. The afternoon drops off.

Sunday, August 2nd, has a 4.9ft WNW swell in the morning, again short period at 8 seconds, with a light cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (454). This is starting to get into the size range that’s more interesting for experienced surfers, but the short period will keep it from being great.

Monday, August 3rd, the morning has a 5.2ft WNW swell, period 8 seconds, with offshore wind. The energy is moderate (535). Again, it’s clean, but the short period is a letdown. The afternoon is messy.

From Tuesday, August 4th, onward, the swell drops back to 4.9ft to 5.2ft from the WNW, but the period is stuck at 7 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy is moderate (453-482). Conditions are poor to marginal. This is a stretch of days that’s more for the kite surfers than paddle surfers, with that short-period windswell and lumpy winds.

Wednesday, August 5th, the final day, shows a 2.3ft W swell with a 15-second period, light cross-on wind, and moderate energy (340). A small, clean end to the period.

Best on offer: The real standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, at La Push. That 2.6ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean cross-offshore wind will give you

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