National Weather ServiceWashingtonHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in Washington
The National Weather Service issued 14 high surf advisories for Washington in 2025 and 15 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 4, 47% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. South Washington Coast was covered most often (146 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does Washington get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of Washington. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 4 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 23 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Washington get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Washington?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Washington Coast | 146 | 19 | January 7, 2026 |
| Central Coast | 121 | 16 | February 25, 2025 |
| North Coast | 117 | 16 | February 25, 2025 |
| Grays Harbor County Coast | 10 | 10 | May 26, 2026 |
| Northern Washington Coast | 9 | 9 | May 26, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Washington.