La Push Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be straight with you, the start of this period is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a few days of small, choppy, and messy surf. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come around until Thursday morning, the 10th, but even then, it’s a bit of a gamble. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the WNW, but the period is short at only 8 seconds, and it’s onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (643), but the quality is just not there. That’s one for the experts only, really.

Friday the 11th brings a bit more hope. The swell drops to 4ft from the WNW, and the wind turns light and onshore, which is a step up. The period stretches to 10 seconds, giving the waves a bit more shape, and the energy is still moderate (649). It’s still marginal, but it’s getting there.

Saturday the 12th is similar, with 5ft WNW swell, but the wind shifts to cross-shore, which cleans things up a little. Again, it’s marginal, but a light breeze and small crossing ripples are better than what we’ve had.

Now, the real standout comes on Sunday morning, September 13th. The swell drops to a clean 2ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy. It’s a long period swell at 14 seconds, which means it’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (338). This is the best on offer in the first week. For a reef break like La Push, that long period SW groundswell with glassy conditions is going to be clean and lined up. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the crowd listed as “sometimes,” you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a circus. This is the session to aim for.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is very small. We’ve got a long gap with mostly poor or marginal conditions until the next highlight.

That next highlight is on Thursday morning, September 17th. It’s a flat calm, glassy morning with a 2ft SW swell and a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is weak (166). The file says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – I’d say it’s more of a longboard or log session. The waves will be small and clean, but don’t expect much power.

Friday morning, September 18th, is another glassy morning. 2ft SW swell with a 16 second period and weak energy (243). The file says “expect good surf conditions.” For the size, it’ll be a fun, clean little wave.

The long-range standout is Sunday morning, September 20th. 2ft SW swell, 18 second period, glassy wind. The energy is moderate (382). The file says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one to keep an eye on. It’s over a week away, so the call is promising but less certain, but if it holds, it’s a clean, glassy, long-period groundswell at a reef break. That’s a recipe for a classic morning.

Summary: The first week is a struggle, but hold out for the glassy, long-period groundswell on Sunday the 13th. That’s your best bet. The second week looks tiny but glassy, with Sunday the 20th as a promising long-range possibility.

Rusty.

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