Surf spot

Point Grenville

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

Country: USA, North West, Washington
Coordinates: 47.3035, -124.2652

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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6
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Wave period (s)	7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.1	5.6	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.2	6	6	6.1	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.1	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	83	73	61	52	50	55	64	76	81	90	95	92	82	69	59	59	57	57	57	52	55	72	89	100	102	109	116	120	107	83	77	85	97	111	128	126	107	94	80	77	78	75	69	67	66	62	60	54	51	45	38	33	30	25	26	22
Wind speed (km/h)	8.8	7.3	5.2	11.8	12.1	11.7	5.4	3	7.2	7.6	6.4	2.1	11.5	11.8	8.7	6.1	5	4.2	2.9	7.8	14.9	12.9	8.7	3.9	4.7	4	3.5	6.7	11.6	12.7	10	2.6	3.7	4.1	4.1	2.4	8.4	11.2	7.6	6.6	6	8.5	7.7	11.6	16.9	11.9	9.7	11.2	13	10.9	11.8	14.2	14.8	12.3	7.8	6.6
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Point Grenville, Washington (USA) — Surf Spot Description

Point Grenville is a rugged, remote Pacific Northwest surf break located on Washington’s outer coast, near the Quinault Indian Reservation. It’s known for its wild scenery, cold water, and powerful North Pacific swell exposure rather than easy, beginner-friendly waves.

What it’s like

Type: Exposed coastal point/reef-style setup with beachbreak influence depending on conditions.
Wave quality: Can produce long, clean, hollow lefts or fast, punchy waves when swell direction, tide, and wind line up.
Consistency: Not highly consistent, but when it works it can be very good.
Crowds: Usually light due to the remote location, cold conditions, and access challenges.

Conditions

Best swell: North, northwest, and west swells tend to light it up.
Best wind: Light offshore or calm winds; strong onshore winds quickly damage wave quality.
Best tide: Often works best around mid to outgoing tide, though exact preference can vary with swell size and sand/reef setup.
Water temperature: Very cold year-round — thick wetsuit required, often hood, gloves, and booties.

Skill level

Recommended for: Intermediate to advanced surfers.
Why: Strong currents, cold water, and the possibility of heavy surf make it less suitable for beginners.

Hazards

Cold water and hypothermia risk
Strong rip currents and sweep
Rocks and uneven bottom in parts
Remote location with limited amenities and rescue access

Overall feel

Point Grenville is a classic Washington coast wave: raw, scenic, and sometimes excellent, but demanding and unforgiving. If you’re looking for an uncrowded, adventurous session in a dramatic Pacific Northwest setting, it’s a memorable spot.