Taft (Siltetz River) Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.93° N 124.03° W

Taft (Siltetz River) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Taft (Siltetz River) sea temperature is
11.5° C
3.6° 

Taft (Siltetz River) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Taft (Siltetz River) surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Taft (Siltetz River) this week:

The surf forecast for Taft (Siltetz River) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Taft (Siltetz River) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taft (Siltetz River) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re lookin’ at a whole lot of nothin’ for the first few days. The Siltetz River mouth is the only show in town, but from Monday 17th through to Thursday 20th, it’s just a mess. The swell is small and weak, the wind is a constant cross or cross-onshore messin’ things up. The combined energy stays stuck between 228 and 670 (that's moderate at best), and it’s just not worth paddlin’ out for. You’d be better off stayin’ home.

Then, finally, a flicker of hope. Friday morning the 21st of August. The wind drops to glassy, and even though the swell is still tiny at 3ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, that’s a window you can work with. The combined energy hits 405, so there’s a bit of push, and with the river mouth setup, a little long-period groundswell can wrap in and give you a clean little wave. This is the best you’re gonna get in the whole run. It’s still small, but the glassy conditions make it worthwhile for a longboard or a funshape. The water temperature is 53°, which is a whopping 7° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit, maybe booties too.

After that glassy Friday, it’s back to the grind. The wind picks up again and the quality drops. Saturday and Sunday are poor, and we go into a long stretch of mediocre to poor conditions. The 25th of August Tuesday afternoon sees a brief spike in swell size to 5ft from the NNW, but the period is a short and crumbly 6 seconds, so it’s all chop and no shape. The energy is 502, but it’s just not a good wave. After that, it’s a long, dim run of weak, choppy, and messy surf right through to the end of the month and into September. There’s a bit of a pulse around the 30th of August with 4ft swell and 552 energy, but the wind is cross and the period is a short 9 seconds again. It’s just not comin’ together.

So, to sum it up: your only real chance is Friday morning the 21st of August. Get out there early, it’s glassy and the river mouth will be clean. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. The water is bitterly cold, and the wind just won’t play ball. It’s a tough stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.4
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11
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7
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0.9
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0.4
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19
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Energy kJ
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478
308
187
147
131
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115
88
52
95
144
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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10
N
10
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
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20
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10
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15
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High Tide
4:24PM1.96m
5:09AM1.45m
5:01PM1.90m
6:21AM1.32m
5:43PM1.83m
7:53AM1.25m
6:35PM1.77m
9:33AM1.27m
7:39PM1.74m
10:44AM1.34m
8:47PM1.75m
11:28AM1.41m
9:47PM1.80m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.32m
11:28PM0.23m
11:02AM0.51m
00:27AM0.24m
11:42AM0.68m
1:33AM0.25m
12:33PM0.81m
2:45AM0.24m
1:48PM0.89m
3:53AM0.20m
3:13PM0.90m
4:49AM0.13m
4:22PM0.86m
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Information about the Taft (Siltetz River) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Taft (Siltetz River) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Taft (Siltetz River) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Taft (Siltetz River) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Taft (Siltetz River)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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