La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things get interesting. The first real window of clean waves hits Wednesday morning, September 9th. The water is sitting at 61° and that’s about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the balmy side. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the WNW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the WSW. That’s a solid little combo for a reef break like this, especially for the beginners. The combined energy is moderate at 401, so there’s enough push to have fun without it being a handful.

Wednesday afternoon gets a bit choppy, so that morning session is the one to aim for.

Then Friday afternoon, September 11th, things get real interesting. The wind goes glassy again, and we’ve got a 5ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period. That’s a bit more size, still clean, and the energy is up to 637 (moderate). This is a standout for the first week.

Saturday morning, September 12th, is another glassy morning with a 3ft swell from the SW, but the period is a long 15 seconds – a proper groundswell. That long period can make it a bit straight at beach breaks, but La Push is a reef, so it should handle it beautifully. The energy is 593 (moderate). This is your second best bet for the first week.

After that, we hit a bit of a dry spell from Sunday the 13th through to around the 23rd. There are a few mornings with clean conditions, but the swell sizes drop right down to 1ft to 3ft, and the energy falls off. Thursday morning, September 17th, has a glassy 1ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, but it’s tiny. You’d be on a longboard, if anything.

The real standout of the whole 16-day window is Thursday morning, September 24th. This is a big one, but it’s for experienced surfers only. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the WNW with a 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is a massive 2097 (strong to very strong). That’s a serious groundswell, and with those conditions, La Push reef is going to be firing. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but this one has the potential to be the best day of the whole forecast.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday morning the 9th and Saturday morning the 12th are your early week winners. The 24th is the big one to watch for, but it's for the bold. Crowds are possible at La Push, so get out there early for the clean ones.

Rusty.

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