Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 PST
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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
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elwha this week:

The surf forecast for Elwha over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elwha in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 3rd Dec)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 8th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 8th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
0
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.5
W
2.1
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.1
W
3
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)1313131213121181111121111911131413131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)89166338042365348055554525561168980599452547999279049667554397430412457
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
E
0
SSE
5
SE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
ESE
25
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSE
25
W
5
SSW
0
NNW
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offglassoffcross-
off
glassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:33AM
2.45
3:20AM
1.36
12:10PM
2.56
4:31AM 12:53PM
1.42 2.60
5:33AM
1.47
1:37PM
2.56
6:22AM
1.50
2:23PM
2.44
7:04AM
1.54
3:09PM
2.25
7:42AM
1.60
3:57PM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:50PM
-0.62
5:14AM
1.32
8:36PM
-0.82
5:53AM
1.41
9:23PM
-0.90
6:43AM
1.46
10:10PM
-0.87
7:47AM
1.49
10:56PM
-0.74
9:09AM
1.51
11:42PM
-0.53
10:51AM
1.51
12:25AM
-0.28
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:45--7:46--7:48--7:48--7:50--7:50--7:52--
Sunset-4:22--4:21--4:21--4:21--4:20--4:20--4:20-
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mod rain
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light rain
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part cloud
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
1-2527414510252-103826-514
Temp. °C777889111110991010129912119810
Feels °C (?)656668776668875799775
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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 12 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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