Elim Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 152.53° E

Elim Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elim sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.7° 

Elim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elim surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elim this week:

The surf forecast for Elim over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elim over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
12
1.1
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
1.3
SW
6
0.7
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
S
19
0.4
S
12
3
S
9
3.5
S
10
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.1
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
297
241
125
83
124
44
89
40
12
28
45
1628
2229
1097
788
808
702
660
601
595
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NE
15
NW
30
W
30
WSW
25
W
15
WNW
10
NE
15
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
40
SSW
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:22PM1.66m
5:57AM1.07m
6:19PM1.77m
6:59AM1.11m
7:13PM1.86m
7:55AM1.14m
8:04PM1.91m
8:47AM1.18m
8:54PM1.91m
9:37AM1.21m
9:41PM1.84m
10:26AM1.23m
10:27PM1.73m
Low Tide
10:34AM0.26m
00:13AM0.20m
11:34AM0.24m
1:12AM0.09m
12:32PM0.21m
2:05AM0.00m
1:26PM0.18m
2:55AM-0.05m
2:19PM0.17m
3:42AM-0.05m
3:10PM0.19m
4:27AM-0.03m
4:01PM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
part cloud
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cloud
clear
clear
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
2
4
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5
1
Temp °C
15
16
14
17
16
12
16
16
15
18
18
15
15
16
16
16
16
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17
17
17
Feels °C
13
13
11
11
9
4
12
12
12
11
11
8
6
8
9
9
10
11
12
12
12
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Information about the Elim Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Elim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elim surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Elim) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Elim may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Elim, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Forster which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around Port Macquarie where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Taree which is 46 km (29 miles) away, Port Stephens and Newcastle.

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