The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 22 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
9.6° 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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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 Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
14
0.5
W
15
1
W
16
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
12
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
18
1.1
W
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
521
752
898
480
341
251
194
150
134
116
482
494
447
414
341
284
157
339
216
301
607
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
E
15
E
5
N
0
E
10
ESE
5
ENE
0
SE
0
ESE
15
WSW
5
SW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
5
W
10
WNW
0
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
6:45PM2.20m
5:09AM2.85m
8:01PM2.22m
6:25AM2.63m
9:05PM2.32m
7:53AM2.46m
9:54PM2.45m
9:17AM2.37m
10:33PM2.58m
10:29AM2.35m
11:07PM2.71m
11:29AM2.35m
11:36PM2.82m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.27m
11:06PM1.74m
12:46PM0.43m
00:33AM1.77m
1:53PM0.56m
2:13AM1.67m
2:56PM0.67m
3:39AM1.46m
3:51PM0.78m
4:43AM1.19m
4:37PM0.90m
5:32AM0.93m
5:17PM1.03m
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clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:13
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
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8:17
8:19
8:21
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:27
Temp °C
10
12
9
12
11
10
13
14
11
15
15
13
14
14
10
12
12
9
12
14
10
8
10
7
9
7
8
10
11
9
11
12
11
12
11
8
9
8
6
10
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.3
W
12
1.1
W
12
1
W
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
1
W
16
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
12
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
1.1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
11
1.1
W
16
Energy kJ
521
752
898
480
341
251
194
150
67
68
482
494
447
414
341
284
157
339
216
191
607
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
19
0.3
W
16
0.4
W
15
0.6
W
14
0.5
W
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.6
W
11
0.1
SW
15
0.4
W
20
0.7
W
18
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
4
6
7
21
7
45
69
134
116
21
21
7
7
7
7
89
8
119
301
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
7
5
10
10
8
47
11
8
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
12
126
0
15
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
729
0
12
109
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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