Surfing at Westport, WA, March 2019

[@jacobdean4833]

It's a really good place to surf. I have a friend that lives in Hawaii now and he even misses our beaches... To me, that says a lot.

[@burtbenz9964]

good rt like trestles

[@milesmonroe1028]

Bet he doesn't miss all that neoprene!

[@BN47]

Having spent extensive time surfing in both Hawaii and Washington (including Westport), please look for some psychiatric help for your friend....

[@coreychanggg]

He prob can’t handle real waves lol

[@maxbritt420]

@@coreychanggghe don’t miss the crowds Hawaii is hectic

[@bluesviewmusic7500]

Took a road trip with a couple high school friends spring of '70 from Central California...we caught Westport (the northern most point of the trip) looking exactly like this...just the four of us. Thanks for the memory lane :)

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Thank you for sharing! That must have been an amazing time to be up here! We arrived in mid 80s and have watched the place explode with talented surfers and kooks alike. Not complaining, it's just the way of life. Hope you can make it up sometime!

[@danielpestle3491]

Whenever Westport is on it is insane

[@TheFatblob25]

Used to drive out from olympia to watch the storms in the winter. once it was so stormy on the jetty, but super clean in the cove behind the jetty, ripping 8-10 foot waves.

[@danieledwards3144]

Came for the surf, stayed for the crow shot @4:08

[@HungryH1951]

Those guys are surfin in one of my favorite spots to catch sea perch.

[@toddhendricks1727]

That’s some nice juice. I surfed here and the groins a few times when I lived in Oregon. Good days like this are not easy to come by in the PNW.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

They (the good surf days) seem to be waning. This winter was not the caliber of years ago. Sand bar changes?

[@toddhendricks1727]

@@pnwsurfchannel9085 the whole ocean is changing. For example Southern California maybe a 15 years ago would get 12 or so “named” south swells a summer. NOAA names significant swells 1s, 2s, 3s and so forth and north swells 1n, 2n..Now we are lucky to get maybe 4 significant south swells a year. Same for north swells. The jet stream, ocean currents, storm development, everything is changing and the surf is getting worse. I’ve been surfing and studying weather for 40 years. Climate change is real.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

@@toddhendricks1727 you are not alone in noticing downward trends. Many people have observed similar changes. Where were the consistent swells this winter? When swells are happening the winds are off. We can only hope this will turn around.

[@toddhendricks1727]

@@pnwsurfchannel9085 I hope so 👍

[@Wayne--O]

You scored it good. Especially that cloudy day. Great footage, the best I've seen of WP. Shaka

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Thank you for the positive feedback! We love going to the beach to find a sense of peace and renewal. Hope to meet you sometime! See you out there!

[@kevinm5564]

Dreamed of surfing this place ever since I discovered the hollow wood surfboards website and blog 10 years ago. Still on my surfing bucket list.

[@Milesplowher]

Great stuff man, looks sweet out there. Too cold for me, just started heading back out now lol.

[@richardshane2080]

Love da jetty....cove going off!!! Sweet rides...🤙

[@bluesviewmusic7500]

At the 3:30 mark the music and surfer on second wave...harmony...pretty cool.

[@bowtieguy4563]

Westport is a beautiful place I go crabbing there almost 10 times a year

[@OneDayCloserToHim]

was there today!! 5-6 and fun... jetty express.. lol

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Right on, i was there a few days ago and got some excellent rides. Glad you did too!

[@josephknowles124]

How often does the surf get like this in Westport?

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Lately it's been a lot less than it used to be. Seems like these kind of days were regular occurrences, 3+ yrs ago? The last year has been terrible. But, one day, it'll swing back this way.

[@pinetarsavage]

Wow. What was the swell height, period, and angle? And what tide?

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

I'm sorry, didn't track it (3 different dates). This data is out there, but it may require a subscription?

[@danielkaler6009]

Would you be able to tell me what swell direction you had for this day? Looks pretty epic.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Yikes. That was three years ago. Likely NW swell with good intervals. Wish we could be more specific?

[@soulsurfer2087]

does WA get consistent swell like So Cal?

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

No. It comes and goes. Winter time is certainly more consistent, but often too big!

[@OneDayCloserToHim]

I read on one of the blogs, Washington gets over 300 days a year of head high or bigger waves. The wind is the issue. If you live here.. you can catch the "lighter" wind days but hit and miss on a quick trip. It ( the waves ) doesn't matter until October .. then... yes, it starts to get good... oh... the current... learn about how to read a current chart. "Slack water" is your friend (;-} .. depending though on the wind direction, you can hit the groins or the bay.. I like the corner though.

[@richardshane2080]

@@pnwsurfchannel9085 I heard therdares only one good week of surf a year...took cOld... lolol

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

@@richardshane2080 unfortunately this winter has been very disappointing, overall. But generally we get way more than 1 week per year! It's a big coast out there, with different spots lighting up depending on swell, winds, tide. Good luck! 👍

[@burtbenz9964]

sandbar lefts2? not 2 many treetrunx in the lineup. ? but u can hear ther bark

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Yeah, no tree trunks in this lineup. Sometimes big logs can roll through in winter, but not too often.

[@Exilemainstreet]

Looks awesome

[@AlecHuisamenVLOGS]

From Vancouver Island and haven’t surfed Westport before but looking to go first weekend of June. How do the waves look around this time of year? Any good lefts?

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Waves have been dicey lately. This had been one of the worst surf seasons of memory. Usually fall and winter swells are regular and predictable with waves tapering in spring/summer (with occasional exceptions). This year, few good swells. June is generally not a "good" time but a pulse may come through. There's lefts and rights at all these places in Westport- beach breaks. If big waves are pushing into the harbor, find the Groins, left waves for sure. We generally focus on the corner (rights) bc it *used* to the be the good spot.

[@surfjunkie2496]

Does place even barrel?

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Every surf break barrels sometimes... The question is: can you find it and work it? 🤔

[@kylehanson5175]

What’s the best spot in WA for complete beginners?😂

[@Exilemainstreet]

@@5thgearfreak297 That's my question too. I'm in Chehalis. Where would be a good place to start to learn where I won't be in anyone's way?

[@Exilemainstreet]

@@5thgearfreak297 Thank you very much. Westport sounds great, that's where I'll start. Pretty excited, I've been thinking about learning for a long time.

[@NULINUS]

lol even as an experienced surfer, sometimes I can barely get passed the break zone at Westport! It's a rough paddle out. Strong current, not as easy to paddle out like in Socal. Use the jetty sure, but be on your paddle game to get outta that rip, or you could get in trouble fast! The white wash has lot of power though and will give beginners a good push!

[@sweendawg7274]

If you adjust playback speed to 2.0 it looms like theyre shredding!

[@austinjones3348]

It was firing!!!

[@maxkol4380]

not crowded, that's for sure.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Some days are better than others. The crowd factor is getting harder to avoid. No matter where you go.

[@ebybbob]

That right at 7:30... nomnomnom :)

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Keeps going, and going, and going... little gem.

[@nevanevans]

I dont think I was there.. prob working or some bullshit.. i go quite a bit but these were some special days

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Keep going out there. It's a great place to have fun. See you in the water!

[@Roosyer]

@@pnwsurfchannel9085 no localism??

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

@@Roosyer Sure, localism is everywhere. But if you're respectful to the lineup you may get what you came for.

[@masontorrera3693]

@@Roosyer just stay away from Steve. Dudes a major dick to random people. Real luck of the draw dude. You can obey the lineup, be respectful or whatever but that guy, if he isn't in a good mood is a fucking prick. The other day I almost knocked his lights out for yelling at me while I was minding my own buisiness. Try to stay in the middle area and stay away from the wave right next to the jetty if you go.

[@liamstacey419]

Good times! Hey, you want to cover your behind while taking off that wetsuit in the parking lot, our locally owned little company sells changin ponchos made at a free trade little outfit in Kenya. We also try to be a zero plastic company. The Ponchos are great too. @shopMarlinRay Thanks for the great shots of the Jetty. Any shots of those rare Ocean Shores days?

[@richardshane456]

Dana Dillard and me paddle out on Christmas morning walking through the snow paddle out into the corner rip We were smiling having a good time sunny day Christmas It was so cold the ocean felt like bath water at 47 We had hoodies 543 +booties Anytime you want to paddle out give us a holler Remember be courteous to the locals

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Great story, and advice! See you in the water! Hope to meet you all sometime.

[@OneDayCloserToHim]

Nothing like the air at 43 and the water about 3 degrees warmer.. Was like that last December for me (;-} .... getting out of that wetsuit after session is the hardest part lol.. gotta love the rip next to the jetty.. the only way you are going to get out in any size.

[@robsan52]

Yeah I remember walking out to the water at Pacific City one time next to the brewery and the whole parking lot was broken up ice with snow mixed in...plus a sunny day.

[@mikemb123]

Perfect waves in the middle of nowhere, those guys look so stiff in those 10 mil wetsuits, the soundtrack sounds like a 70's Stones wanna-be group.

[@LofiLove-x4n]

A 10 mm lol you will be fine in a 5/3

[@dlvox5222]

Wurshingtin surf. Funny.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

Ha ha! Where we grew up, some ppl talked like that.

[@dlvox5222]

PNW Surf Channel I grew up in a Olympia. My grandpa worked for Weyerhaeuser. Everyone in my family talks like that. It’s funny. Great video.

[@dlvox5222]

Are there any spots up near the Olympic Peninsula south of the Straits? I always assumed there were secret spots where you hike through the woods to a rocky beach or a point where it’s pumping with nobody out.

[@pnwsurfchannel9085]

@@dlvox5222 yeah, but nobody knows about them! Kidding. There are spots like that for sure. Except there's almost always ppl on it. Now I imagine that Vancouver Island has spots like that though. Very remote out there.

[@dlvox5222]

PNW Surf Channel interesting. I moved from Olympia to San Diego in 87’ and never left as the Navy got me here. Still have friends in the PNW. Some of which moved there from SoCal and have had multiple sessions at West Port. They say it can get really fun on the right tide and swell. Your tides up there swing what 10-15’ from low to high. Down here a really high tide is 7’ and a really low is -1.5. My guess is the window at WP is narrow not because there isn’t waves but the tide impact.

[@Geoluvsjesus]

Mahalo