The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 12 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
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 15th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
W
0.9
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
1
W
1.9
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
0.6
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.7
WSW
0.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)9888887891010109898131313108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6111320817293121339454417484553362268187584028282810090
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
10
SSW
25
SSW
35
WSW
25
W
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
S
5
S
10
W
5
SSE
5
SE
5
WSW
0
SSE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
E
0
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossglassglasscrossglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20
Sunset8:02--8:05--8:06--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:12--
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-----818431--------11-
Temp. °C1299987866868978971010810
Feels °C (?)9655432-13325645757859
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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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