Slip Point (Clallam Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for Slip Point (Clallam Bay). Gotta be straight with ya, it’s a bit of a slow start, so we’re going to be patient.

The next week to ten days is pretty much a write-off for any proper surf. It's all flat or tiny, with messy winds and poor conditions right through to the end of the first week of September. There’s a long, quiet gap here, so don’t bother paddling out until we get to the second week.

Things get a little more interesting heading into the weekend of Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September. This is your best shot. On Saturday the 5th, we’re looking at a clean, cross-offshore wind from the East, with a small WNW swell around 3 ft. It’s not big, but that swell period is a solid 10 to 11 seconds, giving it some push. The combined energy is moderate (128-150), so there's enough to get into a wave. Sunday the 6th is similar, with that same swell hanging in at 3 ft and a long 11-second period, and the energy is a touch higher (198-202). The wind stays clean out of the ESE to East. It’s not a barrel-fest, but for this stretch, those two days are the standout window for a few clean, textured lines. It’s a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. The water temperature is bang on average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Crowds are possible here, too, so you might have a few other heads bobbing around.

Beyond that, the surf fades again, with smaller, wind-affected leftovers into the second week. That's the long-range story, and as always, it's less certain, but for now, mark your calendar for the 5th and 6th.

Rusty.

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