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Elephant Beach surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Sunday 12 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
9.8° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (Apr 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sun night, near gales from the N by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | |
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 kJ (?) | 51 | 467 | 1121 | 1783 | 2783 | 3278 | 1160 | 724 | 521 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 481 | 282 | 0 | 41 | 29 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | on | |
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Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 13 | 2 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Falkland Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Elephant Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Falkland Islands, consider staying in Port Stanley which is 76 km (47 miles) away.
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