Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 18 Feb 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
8.7° 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 (Feb 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 19th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 19th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 19th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Sat morning, min -2°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
W
0.9
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.3
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)12121111111099815141514121010109181615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)280224229143821218156354410411269294810012157554669
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
5
SE
5
NE
10
E
10
E
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
W
5
S
5
NE
10
E
10
NNE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
crossonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08AM
1.80
3:24PM
1.80
4:24AM
1.91
4:27PM
1.62
4:39AM
2.05
5:47PM
1.45
4:57AM
2.18
7:25PM
1.33
5:24AM
2.30
9:23PM
1.30
6:02AM
2.36
6:53AM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
0.12
9:50AM
0.87
9:55PM
0.34
10:43AM
0.69
10:19PM
0.61
11:40AM
0.52
10:37PM
0.88
12:43PM
0.37
10:48PM
1.11
1:52PM
0.23
10:43PM
1.28
3:03PM
0.11
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03
Sunset5:39--5:42--5:44--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:50--
light rain
light snow
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
33------16--357----6-
Temp. °C4312044367610878958867
Feels °C (?)-1-3-4-2-410-10216656526533
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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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