Surf Forecasts:
Elwha surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, W swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Elwha.
The outlook is pretty flat for the next few days, with a long stretch of small, weak surf that just isn't worth paddling out for. The water is way colder than normal for this time of year at 53°F, which is more than 5°F below average, so definitely a wetsuit mission. We're looking at a solid gap until things start to show a little life.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, September 3rd. We get a tiny bump with a 3ft swell from the west, and it's glassy calm in the morning. The wave energy is still low at 184 (moderate), but it's at least surfable, even if pretty ordinary. Consistency isn't there yet.
It’s not until September 8th, a Tuesday, that we see something to get excited about. That morning starts with a glassy 4ft west swell, but it's the afternoon that stands out. The swell holds at 5ft from the west with a period of 11 seconds, and the wave energy jumps up to 576 (strong). The wind is glassy with just a slight air, so the surface should be clean. This is easily the best on offer in the whole window—a proper clean, medium-sized groundswell. For an advanced break like a river mouth, this will have some punch. Keep in mind the water is still frigid.
That window of decent surf continues into Wednesday morning, September 9th, with another 4ft west swell and glassy conditions. Not quite the standout of the day before, but a very solid follow-up session.
After that, the energy drops back off quickly, and the last week of the outlook goes quiet again with very small waves and onshore or cross-shore winds.
In short: don't bother with the first week. Keep your eyes on September 8th afternoon through the 9th morning for the cleanest, most powerful waves in this forecast.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 32 | 69 | 88 | 46 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 90 | 110 | 79 | 71 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 271 | 183 | 142 | 133 | 113 | 90 | 60 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:39PM1.61m | 4:06AM1.52m | 4:54PM1.71m | 5:07AM1.37m | 5:06PM1.83m | 6:25AM1.21m | 5:23PM1.95m | 8:04AM1.10m | 5:49PM2.05m | 10:08AM1.09m | 6:25PM2.12m | 7:14PM2.14m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.01m | 10:32PM0.63m | 10:28AM0.21m | 11:22PM0.46m | 10:50AM0.45m | 00:16AM0.30m | 11:07AM0.70m | 1:15AM0.15m | 11:17AM0.92m | 2:22AM0.02m | 11:08AM1.08m | 3:32AM-0.11m | 4:41AM-0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 69 | 88 | 46 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 90 | 110 | 79 | 71 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 271 | 183 | 142 | 133 | 113 | 90 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 68 | 28 | 72 | 110 | 86 | 90 | 85 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 49 | 28 | 17 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 42 | 109 | 35 | 80 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 18 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | W 15 | W 15 | W 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 43 | 49 | 10 | 21 | 16 | 30 | — | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 44 | 42 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 711 | 70 | 51 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 51 | 40 | 0 | 82 | 183 | 40 | 40 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
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