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Mouth of the Elwha River

Elwha

A shifting river-mouth point on the Strait of Juan de Fuca that lights up on strong W-NW groundswells but becomes very tide- and sandbar-dependent. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Elwha in Washington.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationWashington, US
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The Wave

The mouth sits on a cobble/gravel bar and channels quickly after river discharge, producing punchy, changeable peaks and a sensitive shoreline - expect shifting takeoff zones and occasional exposed cobbles.

When it works the spot prefers powerful W-NW long-period swell with southerly winds (offshore) and low-to-mid tides that expose the point.

High tides tend to soften or close the peaks.

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