Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 12 Mar 2026 PDT
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Elwha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elwha sea temperature is
8.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elwha this week:

The surf forecast for Elwha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elwha in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
3
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1
W
1
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.9
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)1010101010987688991011111111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8044803263202081731828825221115638356269878310451144000
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
W
5
S
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
20
WNW
10
S
5
ENE
5
E
5
NNE
5
ENE
0
WNW
5
S
10
SE
5
S
0
SSW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffglasscrossonglassglassglasscross-
off
glassglassglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
1.92
10:48AM
1.88
2:37AM
1.56
12:07PM
1.88
2:42AM
1.60
1:07PM
1.89
2:58AM
1.67
2:03PM
1.87
3:16AM
1.76
2:58PM
1.83
3:32AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:22PM
0.34
6:16PM
0.26
7:00PM
0.20
6:29AM
1.48
7:38PM
0.16
7:32AM
1.27
8:13PM
0.17
8:22AM
1.04
8:46PM
0.24
9:08AM
0.78
9:16PM
0.39
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:22--7:20--
Sunset-7:14--7:15--7:16--7:19--7:20--7:22--7:22-
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
1153------6193511183-3
Temp. °C65445456454556891010111312
Feels °C (?)-1-1-112-111-2213347799111312
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Information about the Elwha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Elwha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Elwha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elwha 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 (Elwha) 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 Elwha 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.

Elwha is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Angeles. If you plan a vacation in Washington State, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Angeles. Port Angeles has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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