
Surf Forecasts:
Elephant Beach surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Jul 03) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | W 4 | N 8 | N 5 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
461 | 30 | 177 | 115 | 384 | 57 | 208 | 143 | 159 | 52 | 110 | 85 | 26 | 16 | 144 | 182 | 226 | 666 | 1122 | 669 | 254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:20PM1.92m | 7:08AM1.63m | 7:00PM1.98m | 7:49AM1.65m | 7:39PM2.03m | 8:27AM1.64m | 8:17PM2.07m | 9:04AM1.62m | 8:54PM2.09m | 9:40AM1.58m | 9:29PM2.08m | 10:15AM1.54m | 10:04PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.91m | 1:25AM0.54m | 12:49PM0.91m | 2:02AM0.49m | 1:23PM0.88m | 2:40AM0.44m | 1:56PM0.85m | 3:19AM0.42m | 2:28PM0.83m | 3:57AM0.41m | 2:58PM0.81m | 4:33AM0.41m | 3:26PM0.81m | ||||||||
9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | |
— | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Feels °C | -2 | -1 | 0 | -4 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -9 | -12 | -7 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -1 | 0 | -3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | E 14 | E 13 | NW 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | N 8 | E 13 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
461 | 292 | 177 | 15 | 3 | 57 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 47 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 669 | 254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | — | E 13 | N 7 | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | WNW 11 | NE 9 | E 12 | NE 13 | N 7 | E 8 | E 12 | E 14 | SE 16 | — | E 11 | E 16 |
82 | 96 | 4 | — | 12 | 32 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | — | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | W 10 | — | E 16 | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | E 13 | NE 14 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | W 18 |
3 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 34 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | — | N 5 | NNW 7 | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | S 3 |
13 | 30 | — | 115 | 384 | 43 | 208 | 143 | 159 | 52 | 110 | 85 | 26 | 16 | 144 | 182 | 226 | 666 | 1122 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1422 | 1423 | 84 | 1007 | 1940 | 70 | 1007 | 1007 | 1007 | 1186 | 1412 | 1412 | 876 | 876 | 876 | 1182 | 1390 | 1390 | 1422 | 19 | 654 |
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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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