Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 27 Mar 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
24.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 28th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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4
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
1
SE
4.5
SSW
5.5
SSW
5
S
4.5
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.6
S
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
ENE
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)11111314131212111110917881513161512711
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)43622061101172987025485293921301143551329204122963811611262051036461
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
40
W
35
WSW
35
SW
35
SSW
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
N
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
20
N
15
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.98
5:14AM
1.48
6:20PM
1.08
6:16AM
1.51
7:09PM
1.19
7:07AM
1.52
7:49PM
1.30
7:51AM
1.51
8:26PM
1.40
8:31AM
1.48
8:59PM
1.48
9:09AM
1.42
9:31PM
1.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:14AM
0.28
10:37PM
0.50
12:15PM
0.22
11:51PM
0.44
1:02PM
0.16
12:50AM
0.36
1:41PM
0.13
1:40AM
0.29
2:15PM
0.11
2:25AM
0.23
2:45PM
0.12
3:06AM
0.20
3:14PM
0.14
3:46AM
0.19
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--
Sunset-6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:45--6:45-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181717171920202121212121202121212323222323
Feels °C (?)1179101214151718191919212019212122222221
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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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