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Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Elwha surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, W swell with 1,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. 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 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | W 21 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 | |
327 | 220 | 1210 | 1451 | 1420 | 801 | 635 | 396 | 294 | 276 | 433 | 451 | 313 | 234 | 223 | 130 | 78 | 68 | 58 | 45 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:58PM1.24m | 00:24AM2.24m | 3:39PM1.33m | 00:46AM2.26m | 1:07AM2.28m | 1:28AM2.27m | 1:54AM2.25m | 7:07PM1.58m | 2:24AM2.21m | 7:33PM1.60m | 2:55AM2.15m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM1.18m | 8:20AM0.16m | 4:18PM1.33m | 8:53AM-0.04m | 9:26AM-0.19m | 9:59AM-0.29m | 10:34AM-0.34m | 7:30PM1.58m | 11:09AM-0.34m | 8:38PM1.59m | |||||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 16 | W 16 | W 8 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 12 |
 kJ | 327 | 161 | 304 | 1451 | 1420 | 259 | 423 | 340 | 294 | 276 | 433 | 451 | 313 | 234 | 223 | 130 | 78 | 68 | 58 | 45 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 10 | W 18 | W 9 | W 8 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 35 | 71 | 1210 | 215 | 124 | 801 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 71 | 60 | 60 | 114 | 111 | 108 | 132 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 24 | W 21 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 220 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 22 | 21 | 45 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 635 | 396 | 111 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 651 | 70 | 1153 | 1142 | 292 | 711 | 1250 | 34 | 34 | 1250 | 16 | 0 | 51 | 40 | 51 | 40 | 0 |
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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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