Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 PST
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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
8.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elwha in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 8th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 8th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 12th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
1
1
3
0
0
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.4
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.8
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
0.5
W
1.5
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)151414131113132018161514131312121215141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)407723461099746804313901981439360524794306309218571121969741262726651288822
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
5
SSW
5
E
5
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
5
ESE
0
SE
5
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
0
ENE
10
E
5
ESE
10
WSW
20
W
5
SSW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossglassglassglassglassoffglasscrossglasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
1.55
7:27AM
1.97
6:44PM
1.30
7:57AM
2.04
8:36PM
1.15
8:25AM
2.09
10:34PM
1.13
8:52AM
2.14
9:19AM
2.17
9:52AM
2.20
10:34AM
2.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:02AM
0.36
1:54PM
1.06
12:20AM
0.66
3:14PM
0.87
12:20AM
0.93
4:23PM
0.65
12:00AM
1.12
5:17PM
0.43
6:01PM
0.24
6:41PM
0.07
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--8:03--8:02--8:02--8:00--8:00--8:00--7:58
Sunset4:37--4:38--4:40--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:45--
cloud
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mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C777767789910111112131110121277
Feels °C (?)3445455678911101113987843
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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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