
Surf Forecasts:
Elim surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elim over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
451 | 351 | 1134 | 1039 | 685 | 328 | 254 | 160 | 25 | 14 | 36 | 44 | 45 | 392 | 187 | 167 | 235 | 436 | 461 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.58m | 10:29AM1.25m | 10:26PM1.50m | 11:09AM1.29m | 11:06PM1.40m | 11:54AM1.33m | 11:51PM1.28m | 12:45PM1.37m | 00:47AM1.15m | 1:45PM1.40m | 1:59AM1.04m | 2:54PM1.46m | 3:23AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM0.13m | 4:13PM0.33m | 4:57AM0.14m | 5:00PM0.37m | 5:32AM0.18m | 5:55PM0.41m | 6:11AM0.23m | 7:01PM0.45m | 6:59AM0.28m | 8:20PM0.45m | 7:59AM0.34m | 9:46PM0.40m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
451 | 351 | 1134 | 1039 | 685 | 328 | 254 | 160 | 17 | 9 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 392 | 187 | 167 | 235 | 436 | 461 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 8 | S 21 | S 21 | S 21 | S 16 | E 15 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 |
2 | 200 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 44 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 6 | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 15 | S 16 | E 14 | E 13 | S 10 | S 9 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 |
3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 3 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 46 | 60 | 3 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 0 | 3 | 207 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 71 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











