Surf spot

Crescent

Forecast conditions and map view for Crescent in USA, North West, Washington. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North West, Washington
Coordinates: 48.1637, -123.7083

Metric
Metric	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.8	6.9	7.1	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.5	5.3	6.4	3.6	6.3	6.2	6.2	5.8	5.9	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.2	6	6.1	6	6	6	5.9	5.9	5.9	6	6	6	6	6.2	6.2	6	6	5.8	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	8	8	9	8	7	7	6	5	5	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	3	2	1	2	1	2	2	3	3	3	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	2	3	2	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	3	3	3	2	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	7.7	6.5	2.2	8.9	7.3	3.2	2.2	2.2	3.3	4.7	3.5	4.8	0.8	9	5.5	12.3	10.9	10.9	5.9	8	8.5	8.8	7.6	9.9	8.4	8.4	5.1	7.1	6.4	4.8	5	2.8	5.2	6.5	2.8	8	7.8	4.7	6.2	6.2	6.6	7.9	5.8	8.4	8.2	5.9	7	7.3	7.2	7.8	6.5	9.4	8.5	6.1	6.9	6.2
Wind direction	SOffshore	SOffshore	SGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNEGlassy	SGlassy	SGlassy	SGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWGlassy	WSWCross	SSEOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWOnshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWGlassy	SOffshore	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SEGlassy	NNECross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEGlassy	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	SOffshore	SOffshore

Crescent in Washington’s North West is typically a coastal beachbreak setup with a cool-water, Pacific Northwest feel. Conditions there are usually shaped by North Pacific swell and local wind, so it can be a fun spot when the forecast lines up, but it’s not usually a super-consistent tropical-style wave.

Quick surf spot description

Type: Beachbreak / open-coast surf
Best swell: West to northwest swell
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm conditions
Water: Cold year-round, so a wetsuit is essential
Crowd: Usually light compared with more famous West Coast spots
Character: Can be punchy and messy, with shifting peaks depending on sand and swell angle

What to expect

On a good day, Crescent can produce clean, rideable peaks with enough energy for shortboard surfing.
On average days, it may be mushy, windy, or inconsistent.
Because it’s in Washington, winter swells can be stronger, but also colder and rougher.
Conditions can change quickly, so checking tides, swell direction, and local winds is important.

Best for

Surfers who don’t mind cold water
Intermediate to advanced surfers comfortable with beachbreaks
People looking for a more remote and uncrowded Pacific Northwest session