
Surf Forecasts:
The Strait surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with 1,401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Strait in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 16s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Strait over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 21 | W 19 | W 19 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
207 | 231 | 266 | 587 | 594 | 391 | 482 | 324 | 329 | 232 | 171 | 126 | 350 | 331 | 125 | 94 | 73 | 74 | 76 | 492 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:39AM2.58m | 1:20PM3.02m | 2:24AM2.51m | 1:49PM3.03m | 3:08AM2.42m | 2:19PM2.99m | 3:54AM2.31m | 2:50PM2.91m | 4:44AM2.19m | 3:24PM2.79m | 5:45AM2.08m | 4:02PM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.46m | 7:15AM1.08m | 8:03PM0.37m | 7:47AM1.24m | 8:42PM0.36m | 8:18AM1.39m | 9:21PM0.41m | 8:49AM1.53m | 10:03PM0.51m | 9:22AM1.65m | 10:49PM0.64m | 9:58AM1.75m | 11:42PM0.76m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 10 | W 19 | W 19 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 11 |
207 | 123 | 266 | 587 | 594 | 391 | 482 | 324 | 329 | 232 | 171 | 126 | 350 | 331 | 125 | 94 | 59 | 35 | 76 | 492 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 16 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | SW 14 |
77 | 130 | 61 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 122 | 69 | 39 | 40 | 74 | 21 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | W 21 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WSW 20 |
92 | 231 | 76 | 52 | 74 | 42 | 42 | — | 60 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 49 | 56 | 91 | 43 | 73 | 23 | 37 | 75 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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.










