The Strait Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.32° N 124.47° W

Issued: 10 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Strait sea temperature is
11.4° C

3.0°C colder than average for this time of year

The Strait surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Strait surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, W swell with 266 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 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 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Fri
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.7
W
8
0.4
SW
15
0.8
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1
W
12
1
W
7
0.5
W
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
W
9
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
66
79
82
95
80
266
108
57
48
91
90
90
108
115
111
129
161
91
125
112
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
5
SW
5
NW
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
5
SW
10
W
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
3:16AM2.69m
5:07PM2.40m
3:58AM2.50m
5:38PM2.48m
4:48AM2.30m
6:11PM2.58m
5:53AM2.09m
6:48PM2.69m
7:19AM1.93m
7:32PM2.82m
9:00AM1.87m
8:22PM2.96m
10:33AM1.94m
Low Tide
9:36PM1.58m
10:20AM0.47m
10:27PM1.52m
10:51AM0.62m
11:24PM1.43m
11:22AM0.80m
00:28AM1.29m
11:57AM1.01m
1:37AM1.11m
12:38PM1.23m
2:48AM0.87m
1:29PM1.43m
3:55AM0.60m
2:32PM1.58m
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5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
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9:21
9:21
9:21
9:20
9:20
9:19
9:17
9:17
 mm
1
Temp °C
13
14
16
13
16
17
14
17
18
12
15
16
14
13
15
13
14
15
12
16
17
Feels °C
12
12
13
11
15
15
12
16
16
10
14
14
13
11
11
10
12
11
10
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
1
W
12
1
W
7
0.7
W
7
0.6
W
6
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.4
SW
18
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
66
66
49
82
95
80
266
108
47
24
29
55
69
84
111
99
90
68
63
64
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
76
33
79
38
42
72
33
49
57
42
8
90
90
108
33
111
129
161
91
125
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
31
27
29
31
29
30
14
30
49
48
91
60
60
33
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.9
W
8
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
1
3
115
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
Distance (km)
0
732
818
0
0
729
0
12
1279
0
668
135
0
109
0
0
12
818
0
1120
881
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
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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