| N-2 | Jul. 29, 2024 USD ($) |
| Cover [Abstract] | | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001842754 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Type | 424B3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CLIFFWATER ENHANCED LENDING FUND | |
| Fee Table [Abstract] | | |
| Shareholder Transaction Expenses [Table Text Block] | Class I Shares SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES: | |
| Other Transaction Expenses [Abstract] | | |
| Annual Expenses [Table Text Block] | ANNUAL EXPENSES (AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHARES) (1) Management Fees (2) 0.95% Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds (3) 0.75% Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses (3)(4) 0.92% Other Expenses (3) 0.25% Total Annual Expenses 2.87% (1) (2) (3) (4) -based | |
| Other Annual Expenses [Abstract] | | |
| Expense Example [Table Text Block] | EXAMPLE Class I Shares 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years You Would Pay the Following Expenses on a $1,000 Investment in the Fund, Assuming a 5% Annual Return: $29 $89 $151 $320 The example is based on the annual fees and expenses of Class I Shares set out in the table above and should not be considered a representation of future expenses. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those shown. Moreover, the rate of return of the Fund may be greater or less than the hypothetical 5% return used in the example. A greater rate of return than that used in the example would increase the dollar amount of the asset -based | |
| Purpose of Fee Table , Note [Text Block] | The following tables describe the aggregate fees and expenses that the Fund expects to incur and that the Shareholders can expect to bear, either directly or indirectly, through the Fund’s investments. | |
| Other Expenses, Note [Text Block] | “Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds,” “Other Expenses,” and “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” represent estimated amounts that the Fund is currently incurring. | |
| Management Fee not based on Net Assets, Note [Text Block] | Management Fees include the Investment Management Fee paid to the Investment Manager at an annual rate of 0.95% payable monthly in arrears, accrued daily based upon the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Investment Management Fee paid to the Investment Manager will be paid out of the Fund’s assets. The Investment Management Fee is paid before giving effect to any repurchase of Shares in the Fund effective as of that date and will decrease the net profits or increase the net losses of the Fund. | |
| Acquired Fund Fees Estimated, Note [Text Block] | “Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds,” “Other Expenses,” and “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” represent estimated amounts that the Fund is currently incurring. | |
| Class I Shares [Member] | | |
| Other Transaction Expenses [Abstract] | | |
| Management Fees [Percent] | 0.95% | [1],[2] |
| Interest Expenses on Borrowings [Percent] | 0.75% | [2],[3] |
| Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses [Percent] | 0.92% | [2],[3],[4] |
| Other Annual Expenses [Abstract] | | |
| Other Annual Expenses [Percent] | 0.25% | [2],[3] |
| Total Annual Expenses [Percent] | 2.87% | [2] |
| Expense Example, Year 01 | $ 29 | |
| Expense Example, Years 1 to 3 | 89 | |
| Expense Example, Years 1 to 5 | 151 | |
| Expense Example, Years 1 to 10 | $ 320 | |
| Basis of Transaction Fees, Note [Text Block] | AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHARES | |
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| [1]Management Fees include the Investment Management Fee paid to the Investment Manager at an annual rate of 0.95% payable monthly in arrears, accrued daily based upon the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Investment Management Fee paid to the Investment Manager will be paid out of the Fund’s assets. The Investment Management Fee is paid before giving effect to any repurchase of Shares in the Fund effective as of that date and will decrease the net profits or increase the net losses of the Fund.[2]This table summarizes the expenses of the Fund and is designed to help investors understand the costs and expenses they will bear, directly or indirectly, by investing in the Fund. For purposes of determining net assets in fee table calculations, derivatives are valued at market value. This table assumes estimated average net assets of approximately $4.5 billion, which represents the Fund’s average net assets as of December 31, 2024.[3]“Fees and Interest Payments on Borrowed Funds,” “Other Expenses,” and “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” represent estimated amounts that the Fund is currently incurring.[4]Shareholders indirectly bear a portion of the asset -based |
