Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 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
8.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 26th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 27th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.4
WSW
1.6
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.3
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)981091011111010998871571414121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)52836748032651490675746135423418182423839365859522949
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
E
5
NNW
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
5
NE
5
NE
0
N
5
NE
0
N
5
SSW
15
ENE
10
E
0
SSW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglassglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossglassglassglassglassglassglasscrosscrossglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:15AM
2.22
8:47AM
2.06
1:47AM
1.65
10:45AM
1.94
1:45AM
1.71
12:07PM
1.87
2:04AM
1.80
1:14PM
1.80
2:26AM
1.89
2:15PM
1.73
2:48AM
1.98
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
-0.05
4:36PM
-0.01
5:37PM
0.05
5:18AM
1.58
6:29PM
0.13
6:46AM
1.36
7:13PM
0.24
7:47AM
1.10
7:51PM
0.37
8:36AM
0.84
8:25PM
0.53
9:20AM
0.61
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52
Sunset7:32--7:35--7:36--7:37--7:38--7:40--7:42--
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
6------------2-------
Temp. °C757867877856765656767
Feels °C (?)0-145346334-13443332343
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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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