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Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 19 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
9.0° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Monday (Apr 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elwha in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 20th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.6
W
0.8
W
1.3
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.2
W
0.7
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
Period(s) (?)12111010161514131212121211910101016141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24014910056801572535821116988555404251101167157279234399377284
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
10
E
5
NW
15
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
0
SW
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
N
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
NE
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41AM
2.49
7:48PM
1.58
4:19AM
2.47
9:11PM
1.58
5:02AM
2.38
5:50AM
2.20
11:31PM
1.66
6:51AM
1.97
11:48PM
1.73
8:49AM
1.73
12:12AM
1.81
10:51AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:48PM
1.40
12:04PM
-0.49
10:10PM
1.50
12:58PM
-0.44
10:29PM
1.57
1:55PM
-0.31
2:53PM
-0.14
1:00AM
1.66
3:51PM
0.05
4:21AM
1.55
4:44PM
0.24
5:59AM
1.30
5:32PM
0.44
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
Sunrise-6:15--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03-
Sunset--8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:20
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171718161211101111111112111213121314131214
Feels °C (?)1514161497689101010810129121310911
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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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