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Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 17 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
23.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elim this week:

The surf forecast for Elim over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elim over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Sun night, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
0
!
!
1
2
3
2
1
4
3
2
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SE
3
SE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
SE
1.9
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.1
SE
2.4
SE
2.2
SE
2.2
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.2
SSE
1.2
SE
1
SE
1.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)109998999910111111111110109988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113812751698143711795164443543388251250105110891072835731553211230132179
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
E
20
E
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
10
S
15
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
20
E
20
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:41PM
1.02
8:47AM
1.64
9:18PM
1.06
9:23AM
1.68
9:55PM
1.10
9:58AM
1.70
10:32PM
1.14
10:33AM
1.68
11:11PM
1.18
11:09AM
1.63
11:52PM
1.23
11:48AM
1.55
12:36AM
1.27
12:30PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:07AM
0.33
3:34PM
0.19
2:47AM
0.29
4:09PM
0.14
3:26AM
0.27
4:42PM
0.11
4:05AM
0.27
5:15PM
0.09
4:46AM
0.29
5:48PM
0.10
5:31AM
0.33
6:23PM
0.12
6:22AM
0.38
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05
Sunset7:59--7:59--7:59--7:58--7:58--7:58--7:57--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1151513113111132---------
Temp. °C242423212222222222232122222120212223232322
Feels °C (?)252521191820192020201819181819192123222122
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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 12 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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