Surf Forecasts:
La Push surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Push this week:
The surf forecast for La Push over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Push in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Push over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the same forecast in feet and miles per hour.
So, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim. We're in for a long stretch of small, messy surf, with a few tiny windows of something better. The pattern is weak and inconsistent, so don't bank on any big days.
Monday the 17th starts us off with a tiny 2 to 3ft SW groundswell, but the wind is blowing straight onshore at 6 mph, giving us a weak combined energy of 351. Not a paddler's paradise. This sets the stage for the rest of the week, which is mostly marginal or poor.
La Push (reef) is the only spot on the map. It's a consistent beginner reef, but the swell is tiny, topping out around 3ft for the next week, with periods bouncing between 8 and 16 seconds. The energy is moderate, reaching 458 on Tuesday and 550 on Wednesday. The real killer is the wind. It's almost always cross or cross-onshore, leaving the surface chopped up. The water is about average for this time of year. The only possible highlight in this first week is Wednesday morning the 19th, with a 3ft W swell and a 12-second period, but it's still small for a reef.
After a poor run of tiny, choppy surf from Friday the 21st, there's a real gap of nothing useful until the end of the following week. The conditions are just too rough for a paddle.
Now, for the one to circle on your calendar. Friday morning the 28th of August is the real standout. We're looking at a 4ft WNW swell, with a short period of 7 seconds. The key is the wind: it's light and glassy, which is a huge plus. The combined energy is a moderate 296, and the call is for "good surf conditions." The short period means it'll be a bit weak, but the clean conditions will make it rideable. This is the best on offer in the entire 16-day window.
Then, Saturday morning the 29th of August also looks decent. Another glassy morning, with a 2ft, 17-second SW groundswell giving a combined energy of 354. That long period will help the reef produce some shape, but it's a tiny wave.
So, to sum it up, it's a long wait for a very short window. The best bet is that Friday the 28th with the glassy conditions. Be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 357 | 287 | 262 | 251 | 206 | 206 | 235 | 266 | 310 | 253 | 218 | 178 | 169 | 167 | 167 | 133 | 151 | 140 | 50 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:06AM2.04m | 4:22PM2.39m | 4:58AM1.83m | 5:00PM2.31m | 5:59AM1.63m | 5:42PM2.20m | 7:14AM1.51m | 6:33PM2.11m | 8:47AM1.48m | 7:37PM2.05m | 10:11AM1.55m | 8:46PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.16m | 10:06AM0.31m | 10:58PM0.19m | 10:44AM0.59m | 11:52PM0.23m | 11:27AM0.85m | 00:52AM0.28m | 12:20PM1.06m | 1:59AM0.30m | 1:31PM1.20m | 3:09AM0.26m | 2:52PM1.23m | 4:11AM0.17m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 357 | 287 | 262 | 38 | 154 | 114 | 235 | 191 | 147 | 253 | 147 | 117 | 127 | 110 | 167 | 97 | 151 | 140 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | WNW 6 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | 57 | 56 | 18 | 251 | 206 | 166 | 64 | 266 | 266 | 94 | 218 | 143 | 87 | 87 | 164 | 63 | 85 | 84 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 32 | 19 | 98 | 206 | 119 | 93 | 310 | 201 | 193 | 178 | 169 | 167 | 14 | 133 | 78 | 49 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 103 | 47 | 47 | 65 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 53 | 65 | 49 |
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