Best Time to Surf La Push (2026)

La Push, Washington — Month-by-month surf guide

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Minimal

Surfing in March

March

La Push is between peak seasons right now. Expect 4-8 ft waves and 46°F water. Peak month: November.

Surf Score by Month

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

Monthly Breakdown

January

0
Waves6-12 ft
Water temp46°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking2

Big storms, hardcore sessions

February

0
Waves6-10 ft
Water temp45°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking2

Consistent large swells

March

0
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

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Smaller days, longer daylight

June

0
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

0
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 peaking2

Fall swell season fires up

October

Peak
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Waves4-8 ft
Water temp52°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking2

Consistent fall swells

November

Peak
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Waves5-10 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking2

Big swells, heavy rubber

December

0
Waves6-12 ft
Water temp48°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking2

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 La Push

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 La Push

La Push – Second Beach
lower-intermediatemoderate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

La Push – Third Beach
intermediatelight

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

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