Elwha Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-States – Washington)
Surf Break: Elwha
| Name: | Elwha |
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| Type: | river |
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| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Generally, there are about 3-4 spots at the river mouth in Elwha that go off depending on the swell size, direction and tide. It is very tide fickle. There is a point break/river mouth, and it needs a powerful west to northwest swell to work. S-SW winds provide best offshore conditions.
Overall Elwha Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Elwha surf quality by season and Elwha surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Elwha |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Elwha:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Crescent | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Whiskey Creek | 10 mi |
| Third closest break | Lyre River | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Super green | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Twin Rivers | 18 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Elwha: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Neah Bay Buoy | 58 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Cape Elizabeth | 77 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Halibut Bank Buoy | 82 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | La Perouse Bank Buoy | 121 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sentry Shoal Buoy | 139 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Elwha: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Angeles, Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Washington | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Angeles, Strait Of Juan De Fuca, Washington (s | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Angeles, Washington | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Port Angeles, Washington (2) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Angeles, Washington (3) | 6 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Elwha: |
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| Closest ski area | Hurricane Ridge (United States) | 11 mi |
| Second closest ski area | The Summit at Snoqualmie (United States) | 81 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Seymour (Canada) | 86 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cypress Mountain (Canada) | 87 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Grouse Mountain (Canada) | 87 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Elwha: |
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| Closest city location | Port Angeles (United States) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sooke (Canada) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Saanich (Canada) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Victoria (Canada) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sequim (United States) | 22 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Elwha is Port Angeles Cgas Airport (NOW) in USA, 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Elwha is Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Canada, 57 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Whidbey Island Nas Airport (NUW) in USA, 71 km (44 miles) away.
- Snohomish Co (Everett) Airport (PAE) in USA is 99 km (61 miles) away.
- Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Canada is the fifth nearest airport to Elwha and is 103 km (64 miles) away.
