Wind graphs, stats, and wind forecast for Long Beach, WA

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Wind Current Average Speed: 1.0 mph, Max Average Speed Today: 2.7 mph SSW at 12:27 AM
Max Gust Last Hour: 5.0 mph
Max Gust Today: 8.1 mph at 11:26am
Max Gust Yesterday: 6.0 mph SSW at 7:06 PM
Max Gust Year: 44.0 mph on 3/27/2026

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The SW Washington Coast experiences periodic windstorms from October to March. These storms typically bring strong south winds and heavy rain. High Wind Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service with high accuracy prior to these events. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. The strongest windstorms on our coast are most likely to happen between November and February. The most memorable, damaging windstorm since the Columbus Day Storm was the Great Coastal Gale of December 1-3, 2007.

The Long Beach Weather Station location at 196th Pl. near Pacific Highway is considered part of the "coastal communities," rather than the "beaches and headlands" where high winds are consistently stronger. During a High Wind Warning event, this station might record a 21 mph average with 40 mph gusts, while a more exposed beach or headland location like Cape Disappointment might record a 48 mph average with 60 mph gusts. These ranges can vary slightly depending on the strength and duration of the storm. During the December 2007 storm, this station recorded three solid days of a 35-40 mph average with 60-70 mph gusts. Power to the entire peninsula went out during the first few hours of the storm. There was significant tree and roof damage in the area; roads were blocked with downed trees, and power was out for several days to a couple of weeks depending on the location. A 58 mph gust totally destroyed an $800 Costco plastic 8x10-foot storage shed in my backyard. - Mike