Elim Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.31° S 152.53° E

Issued: 9 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elim sea temperature is
20.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Elim surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,153 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NE 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 (Jul 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
4
!
!
3
!
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
7
1.2
SW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
9
2.4
S
11
3
S
11
3
S
12
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.4
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
107
65
20
37
147
191
584
276
1452
1897
2555
1510
1556
1145
1042
1313
1159
898
919
876
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:42PM1.61m
10:21AM1.05m
10:17PM1.57m
11:02AM1.08m
10:54PM1.52m
11:45AM1.12m
11:33PM1.44m
12:33PM1.17m
00:18AM1.35m
1:25PM1.24m
1:12AM1.25m
2:22PM1.33m
2:17AM1.15m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.35m
4:31AM0.19m
3:46PM0.37m
5:06AM0.19m
4:28PM0.41m
5:40AM0.19m
5:16PM0.45m
6:17AM0.20m
6:12PM0.49m
6:57AM0.21m
7:18PM0.51m
7:43AM0.23m
8:34PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
2
4
1
2
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
22
23
18
20
19
14
14
15
15
16
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
19
22
16
16
12
7
10
12
13
9
9
8
9
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.9
SSW
8
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
13
0.2
E
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.3
SSE
10
2.4
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
131
107
65
16
37
26
102
584
276
20
51
10
1510
1263
1145
1042
1313
1159
898
919
876
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
12
0.6
S
13
0.3
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.2
E
13
0.4
E
13
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
14
0.3
ESE
13
0.8
SE
13
1
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.9
ESE
13
1
ESE
12
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
22
20
19
19
20
24
117
26
39
13
52
5
8
19
34
208
223
50
304
320
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
15
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
14
0.1
E
10
0.3
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
11
0.5
S
11
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
24
Energy kJ
7
7
2
20
11
5
12
12
5
16
2
30
13
10
61
18
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
SW
7
1.3
SSW
8
2.4
S
11
3
S
11
3
S
12
3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
2
9
19
147
191
1452
1897
2555
1556
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
3
0
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
150
331
34
350
16
0
34
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
3
5
5
4
4
5
9
7
4
4
9
9
7
5
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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