La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what La Push has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first surf that’s even worth a mention doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 15th, so we’ve got a couple of flat days to sit through. The water is running much colder than normal for this time of year, coming in at 53°F — that’s a solid 5°F below what you’d expect, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Wednesday the 15th sees a little pulse of energy, with the swell bumping up to about 4ft from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate (392), but it’s a short-period swell at 9 seconds and the wind is light and onshore, so it’s not going to be anything special. I’m calling it marginal, at best.

Things look a little more promising on Thursday the 16th. The morning has a 5ft WNW swell with a bit more energy (453), but the wind is cross-onshore, putting a bit of a bump on the surface. The afternoon, however, has a weird one – a 2ft swell but with a 17-second period, giving it a combined energy of 457. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny and the wind is cross-onshore. It’s a tricky one to get excited about.

Friday the 17th is the first day that might get the blood pumping a little. We’ve got 5ft from the WNW, the energy is climbing into the strong range (722), and the wind is cross-shore. It’s still marginal, with a moderate breeze creating a cross-chop, but this is the biggest, strongest swell we’ve seen so far. The surf quality is still questionable though.

The standout window is looking like the last couple of days of the forecast. We’ve got a decent run from the 22nd through to the 25th, but the real highlight is Friday the 24th. The swell is pushing 7ft to 7ft from the WNW, with the combined energy hitting a strong 863. The wind is cross-shore, which is about as good as it gets for La Push, but it’s a moderate breeze, so there’ll be some chop. Still, for a spot that’s often wind-swept, this is your best bet. The swell is getting up there in size, so it’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but the more experienced crew will be on it.

After that, the swell drops off quickly into the 27th, with a tiny 1ft long-period swell appearing, but it’s not enough to do anything with.

So, the call is: wait for the 17th for a taste, but save your energy for Friday the 24th. That’s the one to circle. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might get a few others in the water, but the extended wait should be worth it.

Rusty.

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