Surf's up, coastal adventurers! The Pacific Northwest shoreline is calling with some seriously sweet conditions today. We're looking at a solid 3 to 5 foot surf that'll have wave riders grinning from ear to ear.
Long Beach and the Washington coast are serving up a northwest swell rolling in at 4 feet with a 7-second interval. Oregon's beaches from Seaside to Lincoln City are matching that energy with similarly inviting wave heights. Expect partly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering right around 60 degrees - perfect for catching some waves or just soaking in that coastal atmosphere.
Wind conditions are super mellow. We're seeing gentle northeast breezes around 2 to 5 miles per hour in the morning, shifting to a light southerly flow by afternoon. Those offshore winds should keep the surf clean and organized.
Tide lovers take note! We've got some impressive vertical movement today. Morning high tides are pushing 8 to 8.6 feet, with afternoon lows dipping close to zero. As the day progresses, evening high tides will settle around 6 to 6.7 feet.
But hold up - this isn't just another beach day. The coast demands respect. Cold water, sneaker waves, and rip currents are always potential party crashers. Those surprise waves can surge way further up the beach than you'd expect, so keep your eyes peeled and stay alert.
Saturday's looking pretty similar - mostly cloudy with consistent 3 to 5 foot surf and a slightly longer period west swell around 10 to 11 seconds. Your sunrise happens just before 6:50 AM, with sunset painting the sky around 7:50 PM.
Stay safe, stay stoked, and enjoy the Pacific Northwest's liquid playground!