La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve been staring at the charts and the model runs for La Push and I’ve got a feel for what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a window of clean, glassy conditions right out of the gate, but the energy is modest. The bigger, more powerful swells show up later, but they come with some tricky wind. There’s a real standout session on the horizon, and a few other promising windows if you’re willing to pick your moments.

Right now, on Monday the 31st, the morning is the clear winner. The water is sitting at 59.0°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – nothing unusual there. We’ve got a solid groundswell from the SW at 2.6 ft, but the period is a juicy 15 seconds, so it’s got that long-period energy that really pushes through. The combined energy is moderate at 512, and with a NNW breeze at just 3 mph, it’s glassy. This is a classic, clean, user-friendly setup for a reef break like La Push. It’s a beginner-friendly wave here, and the consistency is reliable, so you can get a lot of work done. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, but on a Monday morning you’ll likely have it quiet.

The afternoon of the 31st turns messy as the wind swings to the NW at 12 mph, turning it cross-onshore and choppy. That’s a write-off.

Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are a bit of a mixed bag. We get some size on Wednesday morning with a 6.2 ft swell from the S, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds and the wind is a strong 22 mph from the SSE. The combined energy is moderate (801), but that short period and heavy rain makes it feel more like a windswell mess. The rating is low, so it’s a pass for paddle surfing.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 3rd early morning looks promising. We’ve got a 6.9 ft swell from the W with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1151. That’s a solid amount of power. The wind is from the SE at 16 mph, which is cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. That’s a good look for the reef, but at 6.9 ft it’s getting into the territory where beginners might want to give it a miss. It’s a strong, powerful wave.

Friday the 4th morning is a beautiful, glassy window with the WNW swell at 4.3 ft. The wind is completely calm, and the combined energy is moderate (432). The period is a bit shorter (9 seconds), but the clean conditions make it a very surfable morning.

Hold on to your boards for Saturday the 5th morning. The guidance is screaming about this one. We’ve got a 2.3 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have proper shape and power for its size. The combined energy is moderate at 532. The wind is from the S at 3 mph, making it glassy again. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The quality of the wave, given the period and the near-perfect wind, is going to be exceptional. It’s a small wave, but it will be rippable and clean. Crowds are *sometimes* a factor, but this is a Saturday morning so you might see a few friendly faces.

The long-range window from Sunday the 7th into the second week shows a few more glimmers. The swell stays small and consistent, mostly from the SW at 2.0 ft to 2.6 ft, with a long period that sticks around 14-16 seconds. The problem is that the wind is predominantly cross-onshore from the NW for most of the afternoons, which kills the quality. The mornings are the play.

Thursday the 10th afternoon is a real wildcard. The SSE wind at 6 mph is cross-offshore, and we’ve got a 4.9 ft W swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (717). The setup is clean, and it’s a solid afternoon option if you’re keen.

The very end of the run, Sunday the 13th morning and afternoon, look special. The morning has a 4.6 ft WNW swell with a 10-second period, and the SSE wind at 9 mph is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. But the afternoon is the real treat: a 4.9 ft WNW swell, a 9-second period,

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