Slip Point (Clallam Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim run for the Strait. The first real surfable energy doesn’t show up until Wednesday 22 July, so you’re looking at a solid gap of more than a week with nothing worth paddling for. That’s a tough stretch.

The first tiny glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday 22 July morning at Slip Point (Clallam Bay). We’ve got a small WNW swell rolling in at 3 ft with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (132). The wind is from the ENE at 6 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which will keep the surface clean. It’s a point break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and the direction is a decent match for the spot. But honestly, it’s tiny and the conditions are just ordinary. The water is running *much colder than normal* for this time of year, sitting at 53° with a -6° anomaly. That’s a serious bite in the air.

Thursday 23 July morning is a little better. The swell drops slightly to 3 ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, with moderate energy (106). The wind goes glassy – NNE at 3 mph – so the surface will be absolutely mirror-like. That’s a real treat for a point break. Still, it’s gutless, and the whole week is marred by onshore winds in the afternoons.

The biggest push of the entire forecast lands on Friday 24 July morning. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the W with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits strong (262). That’s the best wave size we’ll see. Problem is, the wind is onshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so the quality will be poor. It’s a classic case of swell but no wind. For a point break like Slip Point, this would be the pick if the wind ever cooperated, but it doesn’t. The afternoon is similar with 4 ft from the W at 9 seconds (281 energy), but wind is NW at 9 mph, again onshore and messy.

Anything after that fizzles out. Sunday 26 July onward is back to tiny, weak, and mostly onshore trash. No standouts, no hidden gems. The best of a bad lot is the glassy morning on Thursday 23 July, but it’s tiny. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5 ft, so it’s safe, but there’s hardly any push. For experts, that Friday 24 July swell is the only thing with a pulse, but the wind ruins it.

Honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially on those windy afternoons. The Strait is just having a tough spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up for a bit.

Rusty

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