Elwha
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A bit more localism here than other spots on the Strait
Atmosphere:
One of the best waves on the Strait can get really long rides. Just for fun sponge the right it jacks like crazy then dumps on the cobbles stone beach.
Location
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from Hwy 112 turn North on Place rd. Follow road to dike rd. park follow trail. It is illegal to be on the reservation but you CAN cross the river and surf and the tribe kind of over-looks it
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Fast, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Localism
Videos
None
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lyre river
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Whiskey Creek
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Crescent
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |