Best Neah Bay surf window today: tide and conditions
Neah Bay's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.3 ft swell; incoming tide, good swell angle. Hobuck Beach (Neah Bay) is the top pick at 1.3 ft.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf Neah Bay this week
September rates 68/100 for Neah Bay. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; November is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.3 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.
Seasonal pattern in September
September
1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 4-8 ft waves and 54°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
Big storms, hardcore sessions
February
Consistent large swells
March
Late winter energy
April
Spring transitions
May
Smaller days, longer daylight
June
Summer starts, glassy mornings
July
Small clean summer surf
August
Warmest water, small swells
September
PeakFall swell season fires up
October
PeakConsistent fall swells
November
PeakBig swells, heavy rubber
December
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 Neah Bay
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
