Surf Forecasts:
Elim surf forecast from 3 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elim in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elim over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 75 | 53 | 396 | 2233 | 3001 | 1360 | 919 | 669 | 431 | 348 | 199 | 84 | 102 | 86 | 45 | 22 | 140 | 289 | 694 | 634 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:44AM0.97m | 10:41PM1.52m | 11:30AM0.97m | 11:22PM1.47m | 12:21PM0.98m | 00:05AM1.42m | 1:16PM1.03m | 00:54AM1.36m | 2:12PM1.11m | 1:49AM1.30m | 3:08PM1.23m | 2:51AM1.24m | 4:01PM1.37m | 3:57AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01PM0.43m | 5:40AM0.27m | 4:44PM0.48m | 6:22AM0.27m | 5:35PM0.52m | 7:05AM0.26m | 6:35PM0.56m | 7:50AM0.24m | 7:46PM0.57m | 8:35AM0.22m | 9:01PM0.53m | 9:23AM0.20m | 10:13PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | E 5 | E 6 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
84 | 75 | 53 | 34 | 19 | 2198 | 1360 | 919 | 669 | 431 | 348 | 199 | 84 | 102 | 80 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 347 | 365 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | NNE 6 | S 12 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 21 | SSE 17 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 9 | S 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
33 | 19 | 4 | 12 | — | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 35 | 96 | 62 | 44 | 49 | 86 | 35 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | S 12 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 19 | ESE 4 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — |
9 | 6 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 66 | 4 | 45 | 19 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
1 | 17 | 100 | 396 | 2233 | 3001 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 140 | 289 | 694 | 634 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 7 | 103 | 103 | 119 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 23 | 0 | 125 | 23 | 23 | 67 | 3 |
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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.










