The North Jetty, United States
Also within 20 km of Ocean Shores
- Ocean Shores Surf spot · 0 km from Ocean Shores
- Ocean Shores Kite spot · 0.5 km from Ocean Shores
- Damon Point Surf spot · 5.3 km from Ocean Shores
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About The North Jetty
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces W (274°), so it takes swell from the W. The wind blows offshore from the E (94°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 2–8 ft of swell. The sea is about 9°C in February, its coldest month (4/3 or 5/4, boots and gloves), and 15°C in August, its warmest (4/3 wetsuit and boots). For intermediate surfers the best month is usually September, with about 2 good days in 7; in January, about 0. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Ocean Shores, 5.3 km away (about 10 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 2 surf spots and 1 wind sports spot.
Water about 13°C: 4/3 wetsuit and boots. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 9 h door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), direct.
See flights MDW → SEA · Skyscanner from about £215 returnAdGetting there. 2 h 55 from the airport to The North Jetty.
Accommodation.
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Hire and lessons.
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Where it is
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Forecast
The score for experts, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for experts | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 53, good | 7 ft9 s | 772kJ | offshorewind from the east-north-east, 5 knots, offshore | 12°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 42, fair | 6 ft8 s | 418kJ | wind from the south-south-east, 6 knots | 13°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 21, too small | 4 ft8 s | 165kJ | offshorewind from the east-north-east, 7 knots, offshore | 13°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 17, too small | 4 ft7 s | 129kJ | wind from the north, 5 knots | 13°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 37, fair | 6 ft10 s | 702kJ | wind from the west-north-west, 1 knot | 13°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 39, fair | 5 ft8 s | 346kJ | wind from the west, 4 knots | 12°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 30, too small | 5 ft8 s | 251kJ | offshorewind from the east-south-east, 16 knots, offshore | 11°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 12, too small | 4 ft7 s | 115kJ | wind from the south, 10 knots | 11°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 21, too small | 3 ft7 s | 105kJ | offshorewind from the east, 8 knots, offshore | 11°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 18, too small | 3 ft7 s | 81kJ | offshorewind from the north-east, 6 knots, offshore | 10°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for expert surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to SEA, then 2h 55 by road. About 9h door to door
- Tue 20 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Thu 22 OctSurf The North Jetty
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 6 ft at 10 s, wind 1 kn (2 km/h).
- Fri 23 OctSurf The North Jetty
Best 17:00 to 20:00 local time: 5 ft at 8 s, wind 4 kn (8 km/h).
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Too small: 5 ft at best.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to SEA, then 2h 55 by road. About 9h door to door
The plan picks the best of 3 spots near Ocean Shores each day: Damon Point, Ocean Shores, The North Jetty.
Rough cost
About £1,010–£1,825 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to SEA, estimated from distance and season, 1 airline on the route, with a hold bag | £215–£445 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £115–£190 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £270–£455 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £260–£480 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £115–£190 |
| Total | £1,010–£1,825 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Ocean Shores
- Our Place Restaurant0.2 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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