The Strait Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.32° N 124.47° W

The Strait Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Strait sea temperature is
12.2°C
1.8° 

The Strait surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Strait surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, W swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with W swell.

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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 21st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:07AM2.11m
9:25PM2.49m
11:34AM2.22m
10:22PM2.55m
11:57AM2.35m
11:12PM2.62m
12:18PM2.48m
11:58PM2.67m
12:41PM2.64m
00:42AM2.68m
1:05PM2.79m
1:27AM2.66m
1:31PM2.93m
2:12AM2.59m
Low Tide
3:30PM1.80m
4:43AM0.74m
4:32PM1.63m
5:20AM0.67m
5:19PM1.41m
5:52AM0.64m
6:00PM1.17m
6:22AM0.67m
6:40PM0.93m
6:52AM0.74m
7:20PM0.70m
7:22AM0.86m
8:00PM0.51m
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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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