The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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The Strait surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Strait sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Strait this week:

The surf forecast for The Strait over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Strait in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Strait over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
1
W
8
0.3
WSW
19
0.8
W
16
1
W
15
1.2
W
14
1.1
W
13
0.9
W
13
0.9
W
13
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
W
16
1.5
W
14
1.6
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
338
231
194
113
120
72
325
422
569
417
272
276
330
239
144
196
225
256
334
932
1030
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
E
5
E
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
20
W
10
W
10
W
15
W
5
W
5
E
10
NW
5
E
10
E
5
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
10:33PM2.58m
10:29AM2.35m
11:07PM2.71m
11:29AM2.35m
11:36PM2.82m
12:22PM2.37m
00:04AM2.90m
1:09PM2.39m
00:32AM2.96m
1:52PM2.40m
1:01AM2.99m
2:35PM2.38m
1:30AM2.99m
3:17PM2.34m
Low Tide
4:43AM1.19m
4:37PM0.90m
5:32AM0.93m
5:17PM1.03m
6:14AM0.71m
5:53PM1.16m
6:51AM0.53m
6:27PM1.29m
7:26AM0.40m
6:59PM1.41m
8:01AM0.34m
7:32PM1.51m
8:37AM0.33m
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:05
6:03
6:01
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:56
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8:23
8:24
8:27
8:28
8:30
8:30
8:31
8:34
Temp °C
10
11
12
10
10
12
10
13
14
11
13
13
10
10
11
10
13
14
13
19
21
8
9
9
8
7
9
9
11
12
9
11
9
7
8
8
8
11
12
11
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
8
1
W
15
1.2
W
14
1.1
W
13
0.9
W
13
0.9
W
13
1.3
W
7
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
WNW
10
1.5
W
14
1.6
W
14
Energy kJ
338
231
194
113
120
62
76
422
569
417
272
276
186
135
144
196
225
256
150
932
1030
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.4
W
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.8
W
16
0.8
W
10
0.1
SW
16
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
1
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
W
19
0.8
W
16
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
7
54
12
73
93
61
325
117
10
64
62
330
239
144
101
17
62
334
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.3
WSW
19
0.6
W
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
20
0.1
SW
13
0.5
W
12
Energy kJ
11
7
8
8
9
72
80
7
7
6
6
33
20
18
17
30
7
76
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
70
31
0
1280
0
0
1280
0
12
39
0
15
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the The Strait Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Strait provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Strait can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Strait 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 (The Strait) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Strait may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

The Strait is 76 km (47 miles) from Duncan. If you plan a vacation in Washington State, look for hotels and other accommodation in Duncan. Duncan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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