Bud,
Hopefully the crowds weren't too thick at Westport for you. I'm still discouraged by that place after an incident I had there earlier this year.

It looks as if there may be a straits...

Try surfing on the north end of the beach in La Push for smaller, more forgiving waves. 2nd beach (or is it 3rd?) can also be fun. Especially if your friend has a house right in the area. Also,...