Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

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Elephant Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Elephant Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Rock in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 24th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SW
7
0.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
7
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
233
169
142
140
396
280
239
236
207
198
237
164
149
374
505
679
621
557
542
988
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
S
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:21PM0.19m
12:32PM0.20m
12:46PM0.21m
12:56PM0.21m
1:02PM0.20m
3:16AM0.11m
1:08PM0.20m
3:16AM0.13m
1:15PM0.19m
Low Tide
11:04PM0.04m
10:48PM0.05m
10:28PM0.05m
9:53PM0.06m
9:24PM0.06m
8:56PM0.06m
6:03AM0.11m
8:42PM0.05m
6:54AM0.11m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:14
1
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
29
32
33
27
32
33
28
32
33
28
33
33
27
32
30
28
33
33
27
33
33
29
33
35
28
32
33
28
31
32
29
33
35
27
34
32
28
34
34
27
33
37
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
1
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
86
85
78
74
140
288
280
239
236
207
198
133
83
149
348
505
679
621
557
542
988
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.1
S
22
0.5
S
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
46
112
106
142
49
9
8
10
20
18
31
59
82
42
9
196
540
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
78
171
169
63
103
8
3
3
17
16
16
15
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SW
7
1.2
SW
6
1.3
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
7
1.6
SW
6
1.5
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
147
233
163
109
134
396
209
175
206
157
126
237
164
145
374
182
217
338
191
227
277
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
Distance (km)
11
9
11
11
11
1798
11
11
11
11
11
0
11
0
9
1299
11
9
11
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Elephant Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Elephant Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elephant Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elephant Rock 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 Rock) 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 Rock 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 East Sri Lanka? If you are looking for accommodation near Elephant Rock, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Sri Lanka, consider staying in Ampara which is 56 km (35 miles) away. Other places in and around East Sri Lanka where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kalmunai which is 68 km (42 miles) away and Badulla, 88 km (55 miles) away.

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