Elwha surf break

Elwha surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.6
W
16
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
16
1
W
15
1.2
W
14
1.1
W
13
1
W
13
1
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
12
1
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
174
501
440
483
367
267
235
165
142
86
252
434
593
423
345
345
964
643
461
273
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
ENE
10
SW
10
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
5
W
10
W
15
WNW
5
NE
5
SW
10
E
5
NNE
15
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:49AM1.73m
00:12AM1.81m
10:51AM1.57m
00:36AM1.91m
12:15PM1.48m
1:00AM2.01m
1:28PM1.44m
1:24AM2.09m
2:34PM1.44m
1:46AM2.15m
3:35PM1.47m
2:05AM2.19m
4:34PM1.51m
2:22AM2.21m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.24m
5:59AM1.30m
5:32PM0.44m
7:06AM1.01m
6:14PM0.64m
7:53AM0.71m
6:51PM0.84m
8:34AM0.45m
7:25PM1.02m
9:09AM0.22m
7:55PM1.18m
9:44AM0.04m
8:21PM1.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
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6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:56
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8:17
8:20
8:21
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:27
Temp °C
13
15
13
13
14
12
12
12
12
11
13
11
12
15
12
14
14
11
11
13
11
10
12
9
11
10
8
10
11
10
7
11
10
10
13
8
10
9
5
8
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.2
W
13
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
11
1
W
15
1.2
W
14
1.1
W
13
1
W
13
1
W
13
1.8
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
12
1
W
12
Energy kJ
96
61
501
440
483
367
267
235
165
142
60
181
434
593
423
345
345
964
643
461
273
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.6
W
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
W
13
0.1
SW
15
0.5
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
16
0.7
W
10
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
5
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
116
174
8
7
7
7
54
9
72
94
86
252
92
24
2
6
9
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
W
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
47
62
11
7
8
9
74
17
7
5
9
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
1
Distance (km)
11
21
0
40
70
16
0
21
16
40
0
0
11
0
34
874
874
292
21
1251
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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