Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

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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
23.2° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 28th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Mon
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
ESE
9
2.1
E
10
2.5
ENE
10
1.9
E
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
48
39
57
130
120
182
219
187
186
195
277
266
258
865
1200
687
842
856
1080
732
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
5
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
10
S
15
SE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
5
N
5
SW
15
E
5
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NE
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
5:37AM1.34m
6:21PM1.39m
6:22AM1.30m
6:55PM1.48m
7:04AM1.25m
7:28PM1.55m
7:43AM1.21m
8:00PM1.59m
8:21AM1.16m
8:32PM1.61m
8:59AM1.11m
9:06PM1.59m
9:37AM1.05m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.41m
11:58AM0.19m
00:28AM0.34m
12:30PM0.19m
1:12AM0.28m
1:01PM0.21m
1:52AM0.23m
1:30PM0.24m
2:31AM0.21m
2:01PM0.27m
3:09AM0.21m
2:32PM0.32m
3:49AM0.23m
3:05PM0.36m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
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5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
1
5
2
6
6
5
7
1
Temp °C
20
20
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
21
21
22
21
22
22
21
23
22
19
19
20
20
21
19
19
18
20
19
20
20
21
20
20
20
21
21
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.2
S
8
1.3
E
8
0.4
S
14
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
ESE
9
2.1
E
10
2.2
E
10
1.9
E
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
13
2
ENE
10
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
90
48
39
57
130
120
5
219
59
186
195
277
266
258
865
938
687
1
3
742
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
7
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.7
ENE
8
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
5
19
27
29
6
6
8
46
1
21
15
13
14
59
13
5
1
4
3
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.3
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
3
2
8
18
6
6
5
1
1
4
7
14
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
2.5
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
2
182
187
1200
842
856
1080
732
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
119
3
0
139
23
106
23
0
0
58
0
40
193
40
3
207
23
40
361
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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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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