Kevin, KMJ, BK and I had the best weekend at Hobuck in Neah Bay. We were in search of our “go to” surf spot and we found it! Hobuck Beach Resort, located on the Makah Indian Reservation, is a small camping area with a few cabins for rent. It’s right on the ocean, and not too populated. There was one point Kevin, BK and I had the whole ocean to ourselves. And the waves…they were the best we’ve ever had in Washington. We’re used to surfing in the white water waves of Westport, which doesn’t take too many skills. At Hobuck there was no wind pushing us miles down the beach and the wave intervals were long enough that you weren’t getting pounded by ocean every three seconds. We could actually get out past the break and surf. In real waves! We’re no Kelly Slater but it was the perfect venue for us to practice in good waves – not too big, not too small but juuust right.
In addition to our awesome waves, we had great company in BK and KMJ. It was a fun little getaway with lots of yummy food, a mean game of dominos and a couple of hikes. Saturday we hiked out to Cape Flattery, the northwestern most point in the contiguous United States. At the end of the trail, the lookout is of Tatoosh Island where you can often see whales, puffin, seal, sea otters and a lighthouse. But we, saw nothing. That dreaded marine layer hit again! I am kind of getting sick of going to the ocean, leaving 90 degree weather, then a mile out from the ocean, the marine la
yer strikes. It has never ruined one of our trips but COME ON! I’m beginning to wonder if the sun ever shines along the coast! Sunday, before heading home, we hiked 3.3 miles into Shi Shi Beach. It was a really pretty beach and touted as one of the Top Ten “Most Wild Beaches.” I’m not really sure what that means but it sounds cool. I had read Shi Shi was known to be a good surfing spot. I will stick with our private beach at Hobuck as there is no way I’m hiking six miles with my surf board. I can hardly carry it too the beach as it is!
We loved everything about our weekend in Hobuck and definitely plan to go back once or maybe twice next year. You should come too – Kevin offers free surf lessons!
