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Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elwha this week:
The surf forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elwha in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 11 | W 14 | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | |
119 | 134 | 116 | 310 | 501 | 440 | 414 | 384 | 267 | 189 | 195 | 114 | 86 | 252 | 434 | 593 | 350 | 280 | 276 | 324 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:48PM1.73m | 8:49AM1.73m | 00:12AM1.81m | 10:51AM1.57m | 00:36AM1.91m | 12:15PM1.48m | 1:00AM2.01m | 1:28PM1.44m | 1:24AM2.09m | 2:34PM1.44m | 1:46AM2.15m | 3:35PM1.47m | 2:05AM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.05m | 4:21AM1.55m | 4:44PM0.24m | 5:59AM1.30m | 5:32PM0.44m | 7:06AM1.01m | 6:14PM0.64m | 7:53AM0.71m | 6:51PM0.84m | 8:34AM0.45m | 7:25PM1.02m | 9:09AM0.22m | 7:55PM1.18m | 9:44AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — | 8:27 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 14 | W 10 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 16 | W 15 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 |
 kJ | 119 | 134 | 68 | 310 | 501 | 440 | 414 | 384 | 267 | 189 | 195 | 114 | 44 | 252 | 434 | 593 | 350 | 280 | 276 | 324 | 464 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 10 | W 15 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | 69 | 67 | 116 | 62 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 12 | 73 | 94 | 86 | 83 | 92 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 33 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 19 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 11 | — | SW 15 | SW 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 47 | 21 | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 73 | 19 | 7 | 5 | — | 9 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 70 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 874 | 1251 | 16 | 1079 |
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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 16 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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