The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 28 May 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
9.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

The Strait surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, W swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 19s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 28th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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 18°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
16
1.7
W
16
1.4
W
14
2.3
W
9
1.8
W
8
1
W
12
1
W
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1456
1420
801
874
432
294
276
556
449
259
230
98
95
74
114
111
108
250
343
379
269
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
5
S
5
E
10
NW
0
WSW
5
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
0
WSW
5
S
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
12:19PM2.17m
11:21PM2.93m
1:06PM2.23m
11:54PM2.97m
1:49PM2.27m
00:27AM3.00m
2:30PM2.29m
1:02AM3.00m
3:10PM2.28m
1:38AM2.98m
3:52PM2.25m
2:14AM2.92m
4:35PM2.23m
2:51AM2.83m
Low Tide
5:06PM1.50m
6:32AM0.46m
5:47PM1.59m
7:08AM0.36m
6:25PM1.65m
7:45AM0.31m
7:03PM1.68m
8:22AM0.29m
7:41PM1.70m
9:01AM0.31m
8:19PM1.72m
9:39AM0.35m
9:00PM1.74m
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clear
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:12
Temp °C
18
17
12
11
12
10
12
12
10
11
12
11
16
18
15
19
20
15
12
13
13
17
14
9
5
6
5
7
7
6
8
8
8
14
17
13
17
18
13
12
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
16
1.7
W
16
1.9
W
9
1
W
14
1
W
13
1.2
W
7
1
W
12
0.3
SW
14
1.4
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.2
SSW
14
1.1
W
6
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.9
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1456
1420
575
361
340
131
276
33
449
259
18
98
95
74
71
58
44
250
343
379
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.4
W
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
1
W
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
169
146
801
19
18
294
24
20
18
45
71
60
60
114
111
108
132
127
124
119
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
23
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
S
22
0.1
SW
22
0.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
19
19
19
7
22
21
12
17
7
7
6
6
39
13
9
18
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
9
1.8
W
8
0.8
W
6
1.5
W
11
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
874
432
44
556
230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
668
668
818
818
400
818
1279
31
818
818
0
0
39
0
0
109
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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