Surf Forecasts:
Taft (Siltetz River) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Taft (Siltetz River) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one for the Siltetz River, folks. I’m looking at the next 16 days and honestly, it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a long dry spell up front here. From the 26th of August all the way through to the 31st, it’s practically flat. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is cross-on shore every single session. That’s a recipe for nothing but bump and chop. The water temp is a frigid 48°F, and it’s a staggering 12°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s not just a little chilly, that’s an arctic blast. You’ll need a thick hood and booties for sure.
We finally get a pulse of new energy on the 1st of September, with a 4ft WNW swell, but the period is short at 9 seconds and the wind is still cross-on. It’s labeled as marginal. The next few days show a little more size, but the wind stays messy. Then on Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell jumps up to 10ft with a 11-second period from the WNW. The combined energy is a massive 2307, which is strong, but the guidance says it’s just too big for this river break. The wind is also cross-on, so it’s going to be a huge, lumpy mess only for the most experienced.
The one real standout comes on Friday the 4th of September. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the NW, period is 9 seconds, and in the morning, the wind goes glassy. That’s the only time in the whole 16 days we see a glassy condition. The combined energy is still moderate at 747, and it’s the only day with a decent score. For that brief window, Taft (Siltetz River) will be clean and rideable. After that, it’s back to the doldrums, with a few more pulses of head-high swell but always with cross or cross-on wind.
Bottom line: it’s a bleak run. If you’re desperate and an expert, the 3rd of September might be your only shot at a big, chaotic wave, but the 4th of September morning is the clear winner. The rest of the time, save your energy. The river is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a blank run. It won’t stay this way forever, but for now, it’s a write-off.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 109 | 104 | 132 | 130 | 149 | 167 | 95 | 109 | 115 | 157 | 302 | 239 | 169 | 169 | 258 | 255 | 276 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:02AM1.95m | 1:19PM1.70m | 00:42AM1.95m | 1:44PM1.79m | 1:22AM1.92m | 2:10PM1.87m | 2:05AM1.86m | 2:36PM1.95m | 2:50AM1.76m | 3:05PM2.01m | 3:42AM1.64m | 3:38PM2.05m | 4:41AM1.51m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM-0.06m | 7:14PM0.49m | 7:45AM-0.04m | 7:53PM0.39m | 8:13AM0.02m | 8:32PM0.29m | 8:43AM0.12m | 9:14PM0.21m | 9:14AM0.25m | 9:59PM0.14m | 9:47AM0.39m | 10:51PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 8:04 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 7 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 70 | 96 | 51 | 96 | 97 | 149 | 56 | 33 | 74 | 115 | 107 | 302 | 239 | 38 | 169 | 258 | 255 | 276 | 266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 14 | NW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 157 | 109 | 30 | 132 | 130 | 30 | 167 | 95 | 109 | 108 | 157 | 21 | 18 | 169 | 38 | 167 | 123 | 87 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 8 | SW 15 | W 10 | W 10 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 15 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 21 | W 10 | NW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 73 | 32 | 104 | 50 | 33 | 2 | 87 | 61 | 30 | 76 | 39 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 36 | 32 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | — | — | 36 | — | — | 164 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 220 | 175 | 292 | 220 | 0 | 271 | 567 | 0 | 351 | 902 | 0 | 182 | 265 | 0 | 175 | 292 | 175 | 220 | 220 |
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