Surf Forecast  Westport/Olympic Peninsula

Westport/Olympic Peninsula surfspot characteristics

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General: North of the Long Beach Peninsula, sprawling woods and lowlands are punctured deeply by Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor, both surrounded by summertime beachbreak, damp sand dunes and communities such as Moclips, Tokeland and Copalis Beach.</br></br>On the outer edge of Grays Harbor is Westport. It's home to more endless miles of beachbreak, heavy swell and onshore winds. Beach access south of town is found at Midway Beach Road, Cranberry Beach Road, Grayland Beach Road, Bonge Avenue and Schafer Road.</br></br>About a mile south of the South Jetty is Westport Light State Park, another dunes beach but with a steeper drop-off than of that found at the jetty. More funky sandbars, more closeouts, more wind. The two principal surf spots in this area are the South Jetty -- another standard jetty break that gets very good on occasion -- and Half Moon Bay, on the other side of the jetty, tucked into the harbor entrance. It's a crescent of white sand, driftwood and a Coast Guard watchtower surrounded by dunes to the south and jetties and the Westport marina to the north. It's not a real scenic spot, but one that proves mighty invaluable during the huge, south-wind days/weeks of winter. It's a shallow, flat-bottomed beachbreak that's hollow and fast for a section or two.</br></br>The north end is bigger but windier. Dumpy waves -- no real length to them, but you can get shacked. Directly across the bay is Ocean Shores, home to another half-baked jetty setup. Tides: Mid to High tide Size: Shoulder high-overhead Wind: E (SE for Half Moon Bay) Swell: NW, W, SW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Minimal. Spot Rating: Kinda fun.

Beginner-Advanced

To get to Westport and the beachbreaks south, exit Highway 101 onto Highway 105. Half Moon Bay: Go about a half-mile down the Westhaven State Park road and turn right onto the rocky, potholed sand lane (where the two big concrete things stick up) to the potholed sand parking lot right in front of the break. Go another half-mile down the paved road and you come to South Jetty parking lot.

June-February

Crowd Factor: Westport's Half Moon Bay and South Jetty are the only spots you'll see other surfers. Local Vibe: Mellow.

Clean.

Rips, howling onshores, cold water.