Longboard-friendly waves in La Push

La Push, Washington

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La Push delivers the kind of mellow walls that make nine-footers purr. These 3 breaks offer long shoulders, patient sections, and enough face to cross-step without rushing.

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La Push — First Beach

Beginner friendly

La Push (First Beach) delivers Olympic Peninsula's reliable spot rated 6/10 but fickle. Crescent of black sand at Quillayute River mouth features reef/cobblestone break.

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1La Push — First Beach
1.7 ft11 mph
Long, peeling waves perfect for noseridingMellow takeoff zones with forgiving shouldersClassic surf spots with old-school vibesBest tide windows for logging sessions

Longboard-friendly breaks in La Push

Break types, wave character, and ideal conditions for mellow log sessions.

La Push — First Beach
beach
beginner-intermediate
4.7(3)

**La Push** (First Beach) delivers Olympic Peninsula's reliable spot rated 6/10 but fickle. Crescent of black sand at Quillayute River mouth features reef/cobblestone break.

Wave character

Crescent-shaped black sand beach at Quillayute River mouth with erratic sandbars. Needs mid-sized W-NW swells — too big and it closes out. Fun longboard wave on smaller days.

Best conditions

Mid tide, NE wind, 3-6 ft W-NW swell. Goes full closeout over 8 ft. Summer and early fall are the realistic windows.

La Push – Second Beach
beach
lower-intermediate

This wide sandy beach on the Olympic Coast offers playful waist- to head-high waves ideal for longboarding and cruising. Logs and driftwood line the shore, and cold, clear water keeps crowds thin. Access requires a forest trail hike with scenic sea stacks and sea caves.

Wave character

Surf near the river mouth for sandbar peaks or move further south for longer rides. Beware of rips and floating logs in the lineup.

Best conditions

Mid tide, E wind, 3-6 ft W-SW swell

La Push – Third Beach
beach
intermediate

A bit more exposed than Second Beach, Third Beach offers longer rides and more powerful peaks. Access involves a 1.3-mile hike with a steep descent and driftwood crossing. Logs and rips demand caution, but the remote setting keeps crowds low.

Wave character

Surf near the middle of the beach for consistent peaks. Rips form near the headlands; use them to paddle out but watch for strong currents.

Best conditions

Mid tide, E wind, 3-7 ft W-SW swell

Log in 15 seconds(optional)
Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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About surfing in La Push

Great longboard spots in La Push include La Push — First Beach. Look for peeling point breaks and gentle beach breaks with long shoulders.
Ideal longboard waves have gentle shoulders, a mellow takeoff, and long walls to trim. The best spots feature point breaks or sandbars that create peeling waves.

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