La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at La Push. This reef break is a consistent little spot, beginner-friendly and usually ready to go when exposed to the right swell. We’re looking at a classic early-autumn pattern – a bit of a slow start, then some real magic on the horizon.

For the first couple of days, Tuesday the 8th is a washout. Small 2ft SW swell but the cross-onshore wind is creating messy, poor surf. Not worth paddling out. You’re better off waiting.

Wednesday morning the 9th is where it starts to turn. We get a glassy morning, a slight air, and a clean 3ft WNW swell with moderate wave energy (423). That’s your first real window. Small, clean, and lined up – perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length. The water temp is about average for the time of year, feeling normal for September.

Thursday and Friday see the swell building quickly, hitting 6ft by Thursday but the wind goes cross-onshore and choppy – it’s messy and not the good kind of size. Not a standout.

Now, Friday afternoon the 11th is a little hidden gem. Glassy conditions again with a clean 5ft WNW swell. The energy is still moderate (653), and that glassy wind means it’ll be smooth and fun. This is one of the two best windows of the whole run.

We then hit a quiet stretch. From Saturday the 12th through to Wednesday the 16th, we have a real lull. Swell drops back to under 3ft, and winds are mostly cross or onshore, with a few glassy periods but not enough juice. There’s a calm, glassy Monday morning the 14th but it’s only 2ft – a knee-high session if you’re desperate. For the most part, it’s low energy.

But hold on. After that gap, we get a killer run of solid conditions starting Sunday the 20th. The swell builds steadily. Sunday morning sees a clean 2ft SW groundswell (18-second period) with a gentle cross-offshore breeze – clean lines, easy paddling.

The real standout, though, lands on Monday the 21st. Expect a very good morning session with a solid 6ft WNW swell, short period (8 seconds), and clean light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (795). This is bigger, punchier, and will be working well on the reef. It’s a bit much for beginners given it’s over 5ft, but for intermediates and up, this is the best day of the month. A very good surf day, and the conditions look prime.

Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd continue with good, clean conditions. Tuesday morning sees gentle offshore wind and a 3ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, making for very good surf with clean, lined-up waves. Wednesday morning is a glassy version of the same – very good again.

So, to wrap it up: get in the water on Wednesday the 9th morning or Friday the 11th afternoon for the early glassy gems. Then sit tight through the quiet middle week, and absolutely circle Monday the 21st morning as the best day. That’s your winner.

Rusty.

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