La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for La Push over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook kicks off with a bit of a sluggish start. We’ve got waves, but conditions aren’t really coming together for a quality session right out of the gate. The first real standout looks like Monday morning, the 3rd of August, down at La Push (United States). There’s a clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the WNW, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat and will make the surface as smooth as a mirror. The combined swell energy is moderate at 362, so there’s enough push to get you into a few waves. This is a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, so it’ll be working. Just keep in mind, the swell period is short, around 7 seconds, so the waves will be a bit crumbly and won’t have that long, drawn-out wall you get from a bigger groundswell. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, the size is just right, and with glassy conditions, it’s a good shout for a quiet paddle. Water temps are running about 55°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

After that Monday morning window, things get messy. Later that same afternoon, the wind swings around to a moderate cross-onshore and chops things up. From Tuesday through to the end of the first week, it’s mostly a story of light to moderate cross-onshore winds and mediocre surf. There are plenty of waves in the 4 ft to 6 ft range, but the quality just isn't there. Tuesday morning the 4th has a bit of swell but with a light cross-onshore ripple, it’s only marginal.

Looking further out, there’s another potential bright spot. Friday morning, the 14th of August, shows a building 5 ft swell from the WNW with very light onshore wind. The combined energy ramps up to a solid 726, so there’s some real grunt behind these waves. Again, the period is short (7 seconds), so don’t expect those long, peeling walls, but for a reef break, this could offer some punchy, fun lefts and rights. It’s a promising call, but being over a week away, keep your expectations in check – the forecast can shift.

Between these two standouts, there’s a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The afternoons are particularly nasty with moderate cross-onshore breezes. You’ll have to pick your windows carefully. If you’re after a clean, glassy session, that Monday morning the 3rd is your best bet. For something with a bit more power, keep an eye on that Friday the 14th.

Stay frothy, and I’ll see you in the water.

- Rusty

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