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.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for Slip Point (Clallam Bay). The wave energy is just not there. We’re looking at a long, quiet period with very little to get excited about.

The first bit of action, if you can call it that, shows up on Saturday morning, August 8th. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell coming from the W with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 39, and with a WNW wind blowing onshore, it’s going to be messy. The afternoon doesn’t get any better, with the wind turning cross-on and the energy dropping to 26. Not a good look.

Sunday morning, August 9th is more of the same – 2 ft swell, still weak (38 energy), and while the wind is lighter from the NW, it’s still onshore. The afternoon is a flat washout.

Now, Monday morning August 10th is interesting. The swell is still only 2 ft and short period (6 secs, 27 energy), but the wind goes glassy from the NW. That’s about as clean as it gets, but the wave’s just too small to really get into. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The rest of the week is a ghost town. Tuesday through Thursday have zero energy, with some glassy mornings but no swell to push through. The highlight might be Friday morning, August 14th, when we get a tiny 2 ft W swell (40 energy) with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the E. That’s the best of a very poor bunch, but it’s still only a 2 ft wave.

From there, it’s back to nothing. The entire second week, from August 15th right through to August 23rd, is a complete blank. No swell, no energy, just flat days with onshore or cross-onshore breezes. A few glassy mornings pop up, but with no waves, they don’t mean a thing.

So, the bottom line is: there’s nothing worthwhile here. No standout days, no hidden gems. The only real window is that Friday morning, August 14th, for a tiny, clean wave. If you’re desperate, you might get a few knee-high rollers, but honestly, I’d leave the board at home. This is a tough spot when the swell goes quiet, and it’s looking like a long, dry spell.

Rusty.

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