Elwha Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.15° N 123.57° W

Elwha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elwha sea temperature is
9.5°C
1.2° 

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


Elwha surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, W swell with 12,925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 1st Nov)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 6th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 6th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:22PM1.82m
10:23AM1.55m
7:07PM1.57m
10:44AM1.65m
9:18PM1.39m
11:08AM1.77m
10:46PM1.29m
11:32AM1.89m
00:01AM1.24m
11:57AM2.00m
1:09AM1.23m
12:20PM2.07m
2:14AM1.24m
Low Tide
2:23AM-0.24m
2:46PM1.36m
3:15AM-0.04m
4:25PM1.11m
4:01AM0.18m
5:35PM0.80m
4:41AM0.41m
6:27PM0.49m
5:17AM0.63m
7:10PM0.22m
5:49AM0.83m
7:49PM-0.01m
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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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