Surf spot

lyre river

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

Country: USA, North West, Washington
Coordinates: 48.1601, -123.8284

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Wave height (m)	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	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	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
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)	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	6	6.2	7.2	6.8	6.5	6.2	6.2	5.9	5	5.8	5.9	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.9	6.1	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.2	6	6	6	6.1	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	5	5	5	4	4	5	5	3	2	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	4	5	6	5	4	4	4	4	5	6	5	5	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	3	3
Wind speed (km/h)	7.1	1.5	2.5	7	2.8	5.1	10.5	11.9	9.2	8.6	9.2	6.5	7.2	7.3	9.3	11	9.4	7.6	4.7	6.5	5.1	5.2	3.9	5.1	5.1	5.8	2.9	7.1	4.9	3.4	5	6.3	5.6	7.1	5.9	7.9	8.5	4.9	5.9	6.9	8.4	8.7	8.4	11	9.4	7.1	6.9	6.4	6.8	6.5	4.8	6.7	6.8	3.3	6.9	5.8
Wind direction	ESECross-off	SWGlassy	EGlassy	NNECross-on	NWGlassy	NWOnshore	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WCross	WNWCross-on	WCross-on	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SGlassy	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	SSEGlassy	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSEGlassy	NNEOnshore	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	SOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NEGlassy	SEOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	SECross-off	ESECross-off	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEGlassy	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWGlassy	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off

Lyre River, Washington (Northwest USA) is a remote, small-river surf break on the Pacific coast near the Olympic Peninsula. It’s known more for its quiet, scenic setting than for heavy crowds or a polished surf scene.

Quick description

Type: River-mouth / beach break
Location: Near the northwestern coast of Washington, close to the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Vibe: Secluded, rugged, and often uncrowded
Wave quality: Can offer fun, punchy surf when swell, wind, and tide line up, but it’s typically inconsistent
Best for: Experienced surfers who know how to read cold-water, small-to-moderate beach breaks

Conditions

Swell: Needs the right northwest or west swell to work well
Wind: Offshore or light winds are best; coastal wind can make it messy quickly
Tide: Tidal shifts matter a lot at river mouths and nearby sandbars
Water: Very cold year-round; wetsuit required, often thick gloves/boots/hood in winter

What to expect

A natural, raw coastal environment
Potentially uncrowded waves
Changing sandbars and river-mouth influence, so the break can vary a lot from day to day
Limited amenities nearby, so it’s more of a local adventure spot than a developed surf destination

Important note

Conditions at Lyre River can be hazardous due to cold water, currents, shifting bars, and rocky coastline nearby. It’s best suited for surfers who have experience in cold, remote breaks and who check local reports before heading out.