Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 27 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
25.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 2nd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
E
2
ENE
1.6
E
2.4
S
2.4
S
2.2
ESE
1.4
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)111110101010101010688911111081081010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6904532291541681371208364741571713017209255208161021551384327
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
E
5
NE
5
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NE
35
NE
30
SW
25
S
35
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
1.48
5:05PM
0.99
5:43AM
1.57
6:24PM
1.00
6:45AM
1.67
7:29PM
1.06
7:40AM
1.77
8:22PM
1.12
8:30AM
1.83
9:10PM
1.18
9:16AM
1.84
9:54PM
1.23
9:59AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
0.32
11:27AM
0.38
10:48PM
0.34
12:41PM
0.27
11:57PM
0.32
1:42PM
0.16
12:59AM
0.28
2:33PM
0.07
1:54AM
0.22
3:18PM
0.01
2:44AM
0.18
4:00PM
-0.01
3:31AM
0.17
4:38PM
0.00
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tue
03
Sunrise-6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15-
Sunset--7:54--7:53--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212123222223232323232424232325252120212121
Feels °C (?)201920202222232523212423212222241915171818
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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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