Slip Point (Clallam Bay) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Slip Point in Clallam Bay.

First thing you gotta know, mates, we’ve got a real quiet stretch ahead. The entire 16-day window is basically one long, flat spell with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sittin’ at 52°, which is a full 6° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a serious anomaly, so you’ll want a thick hood, no doubt.

The first real chance you’ll have to even paddle out is on Sunday, July 5th in the afternoon. We’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a 12-second period, which is a long-period groundswell. The energy is weak, only 103, but the wind is offshore from the NW at 6 mph. The problem? The data says poor surf conditions, so it’s barely a goer.

The next little window pops up on Saturday, July 12th, in the morning. This is the closest we get to a standout, but don’t get your hopes up too high. We’ve got a 2ft west swell, 9-second period, energy at 81, and the wind is light from the east at 6 mph – that’s a nice cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. The data calls it “surfable but very ordinary.” For a point break that’s fairly exposed to the WNW swell direction, this is the best you’ll see. The crowds are “sometimes” a thing, so you might have the place to yourself.

Then, on Thursday, July 16th in the morning, another small bump arrives. Same story: 3ft from the west, 8-second period, energy jumps to 147 (moderate now), and the wind is again light from the east at 6 mph, giving us clean conditions. Again, it’s “surfable but very ordinary.” For a point break, that 8-second period is a bit short, so don’t expect much push.

The rest of the week is a mix of poor surf conditions, cross-onshore winds, and tiny, weak swell. There’s a stretch from July 5th until the 12th with no real recommendations, then another gap after the 12th until the 16th. This break is fairly exposed, but the swell just isn’t delivering.

Bottom line: This is a tough outlook. The setup is more interesting for a longboard fun session than any real performance surfing. If you’re desperate, the mornings of July 12th and July 16th are your best bet for a clean, tiny wave, but it’s not going to be a day to remember. Keep your expectations low and your wetsuit thick.

Rusty.

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