The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 10 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
10.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
16
0.8
W
15
1
W
14
1.2
W
14
1.3
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.4
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
370
408
457
449
382
264
172
125
191
187
363
160
92
61
133
279
411
526
560
526
526
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
10
NW
5
E
15
ESE
5
W
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
0
SW
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cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:13PM2.33m
8:10AM2.16m
9:43PM2.49m
9:33AM2.16m
10:13PM2.69m
10:44AM2.22m
10:45PM2.90m
11:47AM2.30m
11:20PM3.11m
12:45PM2.37m
11:58PM3.28m
1:40PM2.42m
00:40AM3.40m
Low Tide
1:57PM0.83m
2:50AM1.60m
2:45PM0.90m
3:53AM1.30m
3:31PM1.00m
4:45AM0.96m
4:16PM1.11m
5:33AM0.60m
5:01PM1.23m
6:19AM0.27m
5:46PM1.34m
7:06AM0.02m
6:31PM1.43m
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5:45
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:37
5:37
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8:44
8:45
8:45
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:52
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4
4
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Temp °C
14
13
12
14
16
13
18
21
16
16
16
11
11
12
10
12
13
10
10
12
10
11
10
11
12
14
12
15
19
15
13
13
9
9
8
7
9
9
8
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
10
1.4
W
10
1.4
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.2
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.8
W
15
1
W
14
1.2
W
14
1.3
W
13
1.3
W
13
1.4
W
12
Energy kJ
370
408
457
449
382
264
172
125
191
187
363
160
92
61
41
279
411
526
560
526
526
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.8
W
10
0.3
SW
14
0.8
W
10
0.3
SW
14
0.2
W
18
0.5
W
16
0.7
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.9
W
6
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
10
65
73
49
33
78
40
89
41
120
33
125
29
25
133
71
23
60
35
55
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
15
6
5
8
48
5
5
7
48
32
33
13
28
3
26
41
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
W
6
0.6
W
5
0.9
W
5
Energy kJ
62
20
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
818
31
0
30
15
0
0
0
109
728
0
818
729
228
0
0
0
0
12
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
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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