Lyre River

Lyre River is a surf spot located in Olympic, Washington State. The spot features a bottom composed of sand and rocks, and experiences medium tides. Lyre River is suitable for surfers of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced. The waves at this spot sometimes break, offering rides that can range from 50 to 150 meters in length. Typically, Lyre River sees few surfers, making it a relatively uncrowded spot. Nearby surf spots include Whiskey Creek, Crescent, Twins, Deep Creek, and Elwha. When surfing at Lyre River, it’s important to check your skills before paddling out to ensure the spot and conditions match your surfing level. The Lyre River flows out of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park and empties into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Originally called ‘singing waters’ by local Native Americans, it was later named Rio de Cuesta by European explorers in 1790, before being renamed River Lyre in 1847. The river is known for its Lyre River Falls, located about 3 miles upstream from the mouth. These falls are impassable for fish migrating upstream. The Lyre River area has historical significance, with the Makah tribe considering it their eastern boundary and the Elwha Klallam tribe having settlements along the river. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, there was a logging settlement named Gettysburg near the river’s mouth. Today, the Lyre River Campground, managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, is located near the river’s mouth. When checking the surf forecast, report, or map for Lyre River, remember to respect the locals and follow proper surf etiquette, especially if the spot becomes crowded. Check out the good surf at Lyre River in the next 7 days, the webcams, the full forecast report, or see the spot on the surf map.