The Strait surf break

The Strait surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 22 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
9.9° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Friday (May 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM. 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 14s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 25th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
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)
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
0
2
3
2
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
8
0.7
W
15
1
W
14
1
W
13
0.9
W
13
1.9
W
11
2.5
W
12
3
W
14
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.9
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
18
1.4
W
16
1.6
W
16
1.5
W
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
239
241
299
313
228
405
355
263
831
2154
4054
2209
1092
682
359
220
527
1021
1274
932
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
25
W
10
W
5
W
10
W
5
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
0
ENE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
5
S
10
W
5
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:22PM2.43m
6:13AM2.48m
8:15PM2.52m
7:36AM2.25m
9:01PM2.62m
9:01AM2.12m
9:40PM2.72m
10:18AM2.08m
10:16PM2.80m
11:24AM2.12m
10:49PM2.87m
12:19PM2.17m
11:21PM2.93m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.39m
00:39AM1.60m
1:11PM0.61m
2:06AM1.46m
2:03PM0.83m
3:24AM1.24m
2:53PM1.03m
4:25AM1.00m
3:40PM1.22m
5:14AM0.78m
4:25PM1.38m
5:55AM0.60m
5:06PM1.50m
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clear
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5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
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8:59
9:00
9:00
9:02
9:04
9:05
9:06
5
8
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Temp °C
13
15
12
13
13
10
13
14
12
11
12
12
12
14
13
14
14
11
14
15
12
12
13
11
11
10
6
11
11
10
7
10
11
10
11
11
12
11
9
13
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.4
W
9
0.3
SW
14
1.3
W
7
1
W
14
1
W
13
0.9
W
13
1.9
W
11
2.5
W
12
3
W
14
2.5
W
13
2
W
12
1.9
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
18
1.4
W
16
1.6
W
16
1.5
W
14
Energy kJ
255
239
241
299
33
181
405
355
263
831
2154
4054
2209
1092
682
359
220
527
1021
1274
932
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.2
W
18
0.7
W
15
0.6
W
6
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.3
W
22
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
10
Energy kJ
34
57
108
76
25
228
23
38
39
62
41
39
35
82
126
106
108
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
20
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
24
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
7
60
38
7
11
35
33
30
30
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
8
Energy kJ
313
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
4
4
8
6
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
923
0
0
713
31
0
12
15
0
0
0
377
668
0
0
2107
0
0
12
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
4
7
2
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
7
8
6
6
2
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
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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