Elephant Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.37° S 58.87° W

Elephant Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Beach sea temperature is
4.0°C
1.3° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, NW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NW 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Thu morning, min 0°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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N
6
1.3
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0.9
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6
0.8
NNW
6
1.1
WNW
4
0.8
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7
1.4
NW
5
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WNW
5
1.5
WNW
5
0.7
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6
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7
0.5
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0.4
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0.4
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6
0.1
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6
0.5
NE
12
0.6
SSW
3
1.1
W
4
1
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4
0.6
SW
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0.3
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
139
62
45
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70
98
133
120
28
35
21
13
11
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0
8
44
36
10
6
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NW
30
W
25
WSW
30
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
10
SSE
15
SW
10
NNE
35
ENE
30
ESE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SW
25
WSW
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WSW
20
WSW
15
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High Tide
9:44AM1.89m
9:55PM2.10m
10:20AM1.94m
10:40PM1.99m
11:00AM1.95m
11:29PM1.85m
11:46AM1.94m
00:28AM1.70m
12:41PM1.92m
1:41AM1.56m
1:50PM1.90m
3:07AM1.50m
3:08PM1.95m
Low Tide
3:30PM0.49m
4:06AM0.43m
4:11PM0.48m
4:33AM0.55m
5:01PM0.51m
5:07AM0.68m
6:04PM0.55m
5:51AM0.82m
7:34PM0.58m
6:56AM0.93m
9:19PM0.54m
8:42AM0.98m
10:46PM0.42m
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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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