Best Kalaloch surf window today: tide and conditions

Kalaloch's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 10 mph wind, and 3.4 ft swell; incoming tide, light winds, good swell angle. Kalaloch Beach is the top pick at 3.4 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Kalaloch this week

September rates 78/100 for Kalaloch. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Rising tide, 10 mph wind, and 3.4 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.

Check today's Kalaloch Beach surf report
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Seasonal pattern in September

September

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 4-8 ft waves and 54°F water.

Next steps

Turn Kalaloch's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Kalaloch Beach surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Kalaloch windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Kalaloch spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

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Waves6-12 ft
Water temp46°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Big storms, hardcore sessions

February

0
Waves6-10 ft
Water temp45°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Consistent large swells

March

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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp46°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Late winter energy

April

0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp47°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring transitions

May

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Waves2-4 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Smaller days, longer daylight

June

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Waves2-3 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Summer starts, glassy mornings

July

0
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small clean summer surf

August

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Waves2-4 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Warmest water, small swells

September

Peak
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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp54°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Fall swell season fires up

October

Peak
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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Consistent fall swells

November

Peak
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Waves5-10 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Big swells, heavy rubber

December

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Waves6-12 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storms

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (46°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Kalaloch

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (55°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Kalaloch

Surf Guides for Kalaloch, WA

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide