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Elephant Beach surfForecast / Falkland Islands / Falkland Islands
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 22 Mar 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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Sun night, near gales from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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 kJ (?) | 10 | 13 | 39 | 48 | 181 | 2510 | 2205 | 1673 | 1231 | 1178 | 1915 | 1600 | 542 | 435 | 131 | 228 | 508 | 258 | 103 | 71 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:07AM 2.14 | 10:21PM 2.17 | 10:58AM 1.98 | 11:07PM 2.14 | 11:55AM 1.79 | 12:00AM 2.07 | 1:01PM 1.61 | 1:03AM 1.99 | 2:23PM 1.49 | 2:19AM 1.93 | 3:52PM 1.47 | 3:39AM 1.95 | 5:04PM 1.53 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:05PM 0.47 | 4:42AM 0.29 | 4:41PM 0.64 | 5:45AM 0.36 | 5:23PM 0.80 | 7:06AM 0.44 | 6:21PM 0.94 | 8:42AM 0.47 | 8:10PM 1.03 | 10:11AM 0.43 | 10:01PM 1.00 | 11:22AM 0.34 | 11:16PM 0.89 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -5 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
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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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