Elim Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 152.53° E

Elim Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elim sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.2° 

Elim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elim surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 365 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Sunday
6
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
10
1.1
S
12
1
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
S
7
1.2
S
11
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
13
1.2
S
11
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
342
242
144
108
110
72
50
52
34
66
332
103
143
92
41
55
363
206
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NNE
30
NE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
N
15
NW
20
NNW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
SSE
20
NE
10
NW
20
N
10
NNE
20
WSW
15
S
20
E
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:03PM1.42m
10:36AM1.48m
10:46PM1.30m
11:22AM1.48m
11:37PM1.17m
12:15PM1.47m
00:39AM1.04m
1:20PM1.45m
2:01AM0.96m
2:36PM1.47m
3:33AM0.95m
3:52PM1.52m
Low Tide
4:16AM0.14m
4:49PM0.27m
4:52AM0.21m
5:45PM0.33m
5:35AM0.29m
6:54PM0.37m
6:28AM0.37m
8:18PM0.39m
7:38AM0.43m
9:45PM0.34m
9:00AM0.45m
10:57PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:35
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Temp °C
16
19
19
20
25
25
22
27
25
19
17
18
17
26
27
23
18
18
18
Feels °C
15
15
16
17
23
23
19
22
19
13
14
14
15
25
25
21
15
15
15
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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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