Slip Point (Clallam Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming for Slip Point.

Alright folks, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. For the next couple of weeks, Slip Point (Clallam Bay) isn’t really firing. The first bit of surf worth mentioning doesn't show up until Tuesday, July 21, so we’re looking at a long gap of over a week with nothing on offer. The swell energy is weak across the board for most of the run, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting at 42 and 77 on the 7th, and 58 on the 10th, but those are tied to poor surf conditions and won’t get you out of bed.

When we do finally get a pulse, it’s on Tuesday, July 21. Swell builds to 5ft from the west, with a period of 8 to 9 seconds – that’s a short period wind swell, so don’t expect any real grunt. The combined energy hits 297 and 283, which is moderate, but the wind is blowing from the NW at 6 to 9 mph, directly onshore, so expect bumpy, messy conditions. This is more of a wind-swell chop than anything you’d paddle out for with a smile. It’s not beginner-friendly at 5ft, but it’s not big enough to be expert-only either, just sloppy.

The best chance for something half-decent comes Wednesday, July 22. Morning looks a bit better with a NNE breeze at just 3 mph, light cross-onshore that might keep it a touch cleaner, and the same 5ft west swell, period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is 325, still moderate. It’s a marginal call at best, but that’s the only window where you might find a couple of rideable waves. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with this outlook, you’ll probably have it mostly to yourself.

If you’re thinking of a paddle, keep expectations low. Honestly, with those onshore winds and short period swell, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than a surf session on a point break.

Stay patient. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is a quiet spell.

Rusty.

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