Elephant Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.37° S 58.87° W

Elephant Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Beach sea temperature is
4.5° C
0.8° 

Elephant Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elephant Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, N swell with 1,173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N swell.

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 Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 26th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Fri afternoon, min -2°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 3°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
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WSW
4
2
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
3
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
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8
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NW
4
1.6
NNW
6
2.2
N
8
3
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8
2.5
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9
1.8
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1.6
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
232
17
7
3
1
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24
154
553
0
1173
0
0
0
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156
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
50
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40
S
35
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20
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10
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10
W
5
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15
NW
25
NNW
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High Tide
3:43AM1.35m
3:32PM1.65m
5:01AM1.38m
4:39PM1.71m
5:54AM1.43m
5:31PM1.81m
6:33AM1.49m
6:14PM1.92m
7:07AM1.55m
6:52PM2.03m
7:38AM1.62m
7:27PM2.12m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.82m
8:51AM1.12m
11:13PM0.76m
10:29AM1.10m
00:07AM0.67m
11:28AM1.03m
00:48AM0.56m
12:09PM0.93m
1:23AM0.45m
12:43PM0.83m
1:53AM0.35m
1:16PM0.73m
2:22AM0.29m
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Temp °C
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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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