Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 AEST
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Elim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elim sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
206
100
50
60
43
48
47
105
58
40
56
71
114
188
106
149
168
124
195
320
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
E
5
N
5
N
15
E
10
NNW
5
SSE
15
E
20
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:01PM1.07m
3:47AM1.40m
4:57PM1.17m
4:46AM1.37m
5:42PM1.29m
5:37AM1.34m
6:21PM1.39m
6:22AM1.30m
6:55PM1.48m
7:04AM1.25m
7:28PM1.55m
7:43AM1.21m
8:00PM1.59m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.53m
10:39AM0.21m
10:39PM0.47m
11:22AM0.19m
11:38PM0.41m
11:58AM0.19m
00:28AM0.34m
12:30PM0.19m
1:12AM0.28m
1:01PM0.21m
1:52AM0.23m
1:30PM0.24m
2:31AM0.21m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
21
20
20
20
20
21
21
21
19
18
18
20
17
17
19
18
17
18
17
19
20
20
17
19
18
18
20
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.2
S
13
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
240
37
100
50
13
43
48
47
105
58
40
56
71
114
131
106
12
168
124
195
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
61
37
51
37
10
12
2
2
3
21
36
38
7
6
5
19
1
2
5
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
4
23
14
5
4
2
1
1
2
8
7
6
6
7
5
5
2
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
4
0.3
E
3
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
0.8
NNE
4
Energy kJ
206
60
10
1
188
149
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
34
228
3
0
246
3
3
23
3
0
23
3
0
58
40
23
119
3
3
207
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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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