The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 06 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
10.5° 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 (May 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 6th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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 Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.4
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
14
1.3
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.5
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
678
396
274
125
72
66
59
519
512
439
565
651
533
457
382
375
288
94
142
100
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SW
0
WNW
10
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
15
W
5
SW
5
WNW
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:46PM2.13m
3:46AM2.68m
6:50PM2.10m
4:29AM2.54m
7:51PM2.13m
5:25AM2.39m
8:38PM2.21m
6:41AM2.25m
9:13PM2.33m
8:10AM2.16m
9:43PM2.49m
9:33AM2.16m
10:13PM2.69m
10:44AM2.22m
Low Tide
9:54PM1.81m
11:27AM0.62m
10:46PM1.86m
12:17PM0.70m
00:00AM1.88m
1:07PM0.76m
1:28AM1.80m
1:57PM0.83m
2:50AM1.60m
2:45PM0.90m
3:53AM1.30m
3:31PM1.00m
4:45AM0.96m
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5:48
5:48
5:46
5:45
5:43
5:41
5:41
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8:37
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:47
Temp °C
11
10
13
14
10
13
13
12
14
16
12
14
14
12
13
14
11
15
15
11
17
9
8
12
13
8
10
10
10
12
14
10
12
11
10
11
11
9
13
12
9
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
1.3
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.5
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
10
0.9
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.9
W
8
Energy kJ
485
678
396
274
125
59
56
34
519
512
439
565
651
533
457
382
375
288
94
142
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
8
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
W
15
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
14
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.6
W
10
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WSW
12
Energy kJ
71
64
38
31
52
72
66
59
27
26
48
15
40
73
49
33
78
40
66
30
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
17
0.3
W
16
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
W
14
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
33
15
23
45
52
29
27
12
48
10
6
6
8
48
5
5
40
16
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
15
109
0
12
12
31
30
881
0
12
729
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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