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Elephant Beach surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Elephant Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elephant Beach sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Elephant Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NNW 7 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | |
154 | 272 | 113 | 40 | 21 | 68 | 106 | 108 | 77 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 122 | 135 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.98m | 7:42AM1.91m | 7:53PM2.04m | 8:22AM1.88m | 8:26PM2.07m | 9:02AM1.83m | 8:59PM2.06m | 9:41AM1.75m | 9:33PM2.02m | 10:19AM1.65m | 10:08PM1.95m | 10:59AM1.53m | 10:45PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:33PM0.51m | 1:57AM0.47m | 1:55PM0.59m | 2:28AM0.43m | 2:15PM0.68m | 2:59AM0.42m | 2:37PM0.76m | 3:33AM0.44m | 3:01PM0.83m | 4:10AM0.50m | 3:27PM0.89m | 4:53AM0.57m | 3:53PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
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Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
-3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -6 | -7 | -6 | -5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 12 | NW 6 |
 kJ | 155 | 147 | 140 | 134 | 142 | 101 | 82 | 47 | 22 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 40 | 66 | 96 | 101 | 84 | 51 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | E 14 | E 14 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | E 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | — | — | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 32 | 25 | 48 | 40 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 5 | — | — | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | E 13 | ENE 10 | E 6 | E 5 | — | NNW 7 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 154 | 272 | 113 | 23 | 21 | 68 | 106 | 108 | 77 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 122 | 135 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 654 | 654 | 654 | 70 | 654 | 654 | 654 | 654 | 654 | 876 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 1489 | 1182 | 1182 | 1412 | 1412 | 0 | 70 | 68 |
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Information about the Elephant Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Elephant Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elephant Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elephant Beach 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 (Elephant Beach) 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 Elephant Beach 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.
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