Elwha Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.15° N 123.57° W

Issued: 4 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elwha sea temperature is
10.2° C

3.0°C colder than average for this time of year

Elwha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elwha surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with W swell.

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 Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 19s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 18th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
1.1
W
6
1
W
6
1.5
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
96
172
175
71
74
90
62
112
94
137
181
166
109
88
80
277
311
191
309
286
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
WSW
5
NE
5
NNW
5
SW
10
E
5
NE
5
S
10
E
5
NNW
15
WSW
20
W
30
WNW
25
W
25
WNW
35
WNW
25
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:22PM2.33m
3:20PM1.35m
11:57PM2.48m
00:39AM2.59m
1:26AM2.65m
6:10PM1.59m
2:14AM2.62m
6:42PM1.62m
3:04AM2.52m
7:16PM1.66m
3:53AM2.33m
Low Tide
3:56PM1.17m
7:44AM-0.20m
4:22PM1.35m
8:29AM-0.53m
9:14AM-0.77m
9:59AM-0.89m
7:38PM1.58m
10:44AM-0.89m
9:04PM1.57m
11:28AM-0.78m
10:24PM1.54m
12:10PM-0.58m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:16
 mm
Temp °C
17
14
16
19
18
20
25
22
24
27
24
22
22
18
17
17
15
15
17
13
14
Feels °C
14
10
15
18
16
18
24
20
22
26
22
19
17
12
13
12
9
14
15
8
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
9
1
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
1.5
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.5
W
8
1.4
W
9
Energy kJ
130
96
172
175
71
74
90
62
112
94
137
181
166
109
78
54
277
311
191
309
286
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
W
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
24
0.7
W
6
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
77
10
65
64
34
33
33
20
12
31
17
41
87
35
160
160
133
236
234
152
194
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
24
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
27
65
33
15
15
14
7
7
26
7
41
87
21
34
32
28
18
17
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
1.1
W
6
1
W
6
Energy kJ
1
88
80
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
4
2
4
1
2
Distance (km)
984
0
0
0
0
51
40
40
51
40
0
70
710
70
211
904
695
40
905
16
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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.

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