Surf Forecasts:
Elwha surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elwha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for this stretch of coast.
To be straight with you, for the next two weeks, there's not a whole lot to get excited about. The swell is small, and the energy just isn't there. The first decent recommendation doesn't even pop up until Friday, September 23rd, so we're looking at a long, flat gap from now until then. It's a bit of a bummer, but that's the way it shakes out sometimes.
Your only real option is Elwha, a river mouth setup. It's an advanced spot, so if you're not comfortable in a fast, shallow wave, give it a miss. It's also a sheltered spot, so it needs the right swell to work at all, and when it does, it can be inconsistent.
The best of a quiet period looks like Friday, September 23rd. The morning is where it's at. We've got a clean 4ft swell coming from the west, with an 8-second period. The energy is moderate at best (169), but the key here is the glassy, calm wind. That offshore breeze will keep the surface smooth as a lake. The afternoon holds similar size and clean conditions, but the swell is a little weaker. The water temperature is a very unusual 52°, a whopping 6° colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a thick wetsuit.
Saturday, September 24th is a step down, with the swell dropping to 3ft and a light cross-shore wind from the east. It'll be okay, but not as clean as Friday. Then, looking way out to Friday, September 25th, the afternoon shows some promise with a 3ft swell from the west. The period jumps up to 13 seconds, which will give it some proper shape and energy (389). With glassy conditions, it could actually be a nice little session, though it's a long way off, so treat that one with a pinch of salt.
Forget anything before the 23rd. There's just no push. If you're desperate for a paddle, the 23rd is your only real window for something clean, but keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 251 | 130 | 103 | 96 | 70 | 68 | 41 | 48 | 70 | 58 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 62 | 60 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:20PM1.62m | 2:33AM1.75m | 3:44PM1.73m | 3:29AM1.61m | 4:08PM1.82m | 4:27AM1.47m | 4:31PM1.88m | 5:29AM1.34m | 4:50PM1.91m | 6:40AM1.23m | 5:04PM1.91m | 8:03AM1.17m | 5:17PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.75m | 9:14AM-0.02m | 9:48PM0.54m | 9:44AM0.20m | 10:35PM0.37m | 10:10AM0.44m | 11:22PM0.25m | 10:31AM0.68m | 00:10AM0.17m | 10:41AM0.91m | 1:00AM0.14m | 10:40AM1.08m | 1:56AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 169 | 251 | 130 | 103 | 96 | 70 | 68 | 41 | 48 | 70 | 58 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 62 | 60 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 106 | 102 | 135 | 127 | 157 | 137 | 134 | 95 | 100 | 71 | 63 | 62 | 44 | 44 | 26 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | W 15 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 46 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 104 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 56 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 51 | 40 | 40 |
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