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Elim Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Elim surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 01 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
23.6° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 5th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 5th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 4th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elim over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | |
197 | 333 | 627 | 755 | 786 | 863 | 697 | 898 | 739 | 1081 | 1317 | 894 | 764 | 651 | 566 | 535 | 443 | 320 | 257 | 202 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.59m | 8:21AM1.16m | 8:32PM1.61m | 8:59AM1.11m | 9:06PM1.59m | 9:37AM1.05m | 9:42PM1.56m | 10:17AM1.00m | 10:20PM1.51m | 11:01AM0.95m | 11:02PM1.45m | 11:51AM0.91m | 11:48PM1.40m | 12:51PM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM0.21m | 2:01PM0.27m | 3:09AM0.21m | 2:32PM0.32m | 3:49AM0.23m | 3:05PM0.36m | 4:30AM0.26m | 3:40PM0.41m | 5:15AM0.31m | 4:17PM0.47m | 6:05AM0.35m | 5:01PM0.52m | 6:59AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:06 |
1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 8 | E 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 197 | 10 | 627 | 6 | 786 | 563 | 697 | 898 | 739 | 1081 | 1317 | 894 | 764 | 651 | 566 | 535 | 443 | 320 | 257 | 202 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 19 | S 7 | S 17 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 5 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 54 | 81 | 33 | 13 | 25 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | N 14 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | — | — | N 10 | S 16 | NE 9 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | NE 10 | S 17 | S 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | E 10 | — | ENE 10 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 6 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 333 | — | 755 | — | 863 | — | 131 | 98 | 115 | 91 | 12 | 18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 67 | 176 | 422 | 67 | 58 | 207 | 71 | 23 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 13 | 0 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
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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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