Elwha Surf Break

Lat Long: 48.15° N 123.57° W

Issued: 4 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elwha sea temperature is
10.9° C

3.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Elwha surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 30th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.2
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.1
W
7
1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
552
339
281
441
196
90
64
57
42
31
45
65
61
64
49
61
80
80
124
120
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
W
5
NE
10
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
W
5
W
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:37AM2.20m
6:44PM1.54m
2:13AM2.15m
6:46PM1.56m
2:48AM2.07m
7:11PM1.60m
3:23AM1.95m
7:39PM1.65m
4:00AM1.80m
8:05PM1.71m
8:27PM1.79m
5:38AM1.35m
Low Tide
10:13AM-0.41m
7:28PM1.54m
10:46AM-0.41m
9:12PM1.51m
11:18AM-0.36m
10:23PM1.49m
11:49AM-0.25m
11:34PM1.44m
12:17PM-0.09m
00:54AM1.35m
12:43PM0.12m
2:19AM1.19m
1:06PM0.37m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:17
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
5
1
Temp °C
16
15
14
15
14
14
15
14
13
13
13
15
17
16
16
17
15
15
17
15
17
Feels °C
15
13
13
14
12
12
14
12
12
11
13
14
15
14
13
13
10
14
16
12
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.2
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.1
W
7
1
W
8
Energy kJ
332
552
339
281
441
196
90
64
57
42
31
45
65
61
64
48
61
80
80
124
120
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
W
12
0.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
40
33
33
33
37
49
79
30
41
91
40
38
77
34
33
49
38
42
49
70
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.3
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
12
60
15
7
18
31
4
4
7
16
15
31
26
57
25
29
31
33
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
16
16
1559
34
40
70
84
70
40
40
104
874
104
874
292
56
40
1251
34
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
3
4
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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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