Surf Forecasts:
Taft (Siltetz River) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WNW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Taft (Siltetz River) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taft (Siltetz River) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the stretch of surf ahead at Taft on the Siltetz River. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are looking pretty bleak, with small, weak swell and choppy conditions. Honestly, the first week is a write-off for any decent waves. You’ll see a few pulses of energy, like a 5ft swell on Saturday the 18th and a 6ft swell on Sunday the 19th, but the period is short (around 8 seconds) and the wind is messy, cross or cross-onshore, just making a mess of it. The water is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The combined energy hits 783 on Saturday morning, but it's just not a clean package.
We’ll see a long stretch of very small, weak swell through the middle of the week, with poor surf conditions and the odd marginal forecast. Nothing to get excited about, really. The wind does ease up a bit, but the swell is tiny, barely 2ft, making it a frustrating stretch for anyone looking for a proper wave.
Now, fast forward to the end of the month. The 30th of July and into the 31st, things get interesting, but it's a double-edged sword. The swell picks up significantly, with a 8ft swell from the NW on Thursday afternoon, and a 7ft swell on Friday. The energy jumps up, hitting 1013 on that Thursday afternoon. That’s a lot of power. The problem is, the forecast is saying the swell is too big for this break. For the average surfer, this is going to be a handful, and really only for the experts. The wind is cross or cross-onshore, keeping it a bit lumpy, so it's not going to be pristine. This is a river break, so the long period groundswell (9 seconds) might not be as clean as a point or reef, but it will have some punch.
The real standout window, if you’re experienced and hungry, is the 30th and 31st of July. The size is there, but it’s a heavy, powerful, and messy wave. If you’re not on your game, stay well clear. Overall, the first week is a bust, and the second week is a gamble for the brave.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 15 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 486 | 457 | 362 | 356 | 437 | 270 | 285 | 326 | 403 | 341 | 291 | 239 | 245 | 182 | 164 | 164 | 168 | 437 | 183 | 126 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:01PM1.86m | 3:29AM1.91m | 4:42PM1.90m | 4:25AM1.68m | 5:22PM1.91m | 5:29AM1.46m | 6:04PM1.91m | 6:44AM1.29m | 6:47PM1.89m | 8:16AM1.21m | 7:34PM1.86m | 9:51AM1.23m | 8:25PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM-0.28m | 10:06PM0.43m | 10:30AM-0.11m | 11:06PM0.39m | 11:09AM0.09m | 00:09AM0.35m | 11:49AM0.30m | 1:15AM0.31m | 12:32PM0.50m | 2:24AM0.25m | 1:21PM0.67m | 3:30AM0.19m | 2:23PM0.79m | 4:29AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 486 | 457 | 291 | 356 | 344 | 270 | 218 | 163 | 403 | 341 | 161 | 239 | 187 | 182 | 164 | 126 | 168 | 437 | 183 | 126 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 48 | 90 | 362 | 353 | 243 | 48 | 40 | 122 | 241 | 175 | 57 | 155 | 245 | 151 | 162 | 88 | 70 | 216 | 148 | 73 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | — | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 42 | 74 | 74 | 18 | 155 | 27 | 15 | 160 | 102 | — | 56 | 55 | 29 | 79 | 164 | 132 | 15 | 87 | 91 | 133 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | — | 437 | 182 | 285 | 326 | — | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 220 | 0 | 351 | 351 | 149 | 351 | 351 | 21 | 149 | 149 | 21 | 149 | 292 | 0 | 149 | 220 | 0 | 220 | 220 | 0 |
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