Elephant Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.2° C
1.0° 

Elephant Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elephant Rock surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 14th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
2.2
SSW
7
0.9
S
13
0.4
SSW
21
2.1
SSW
7
1.1
S
12
0.7
SSW
18
2.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
7
1.6
SW
7
0.7
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
431
268
148
407
339
326
588
298
217
335
207
188
211
209
188
456
233
178
431
236
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:15PM0.18m
5:04AM0.20m
2:51PM0.17m
5:29AM0.21m
3:16PM0.16m
5:55AM0.21m
3:27PM0.15m
6:20AM0.21m
3:25PM0.14m
6:43AM0.21m
2:55PM0.14m
7:00AM0.20m
Low Tide
9:41AM0.14m
9:38PM-0.00m
10:26AM0.13m
10:02PM-0.00m
11:09AM0.13m
10:21PM0.00m
11:56AM0.13m
10:36PM0.00m
12:40PM0.13m
10:45PM0.01m
1:39PM0.14m
10:51PM0.02m
10:52PM0.03m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
 mm
1
Temp °C
33
34
30
33
33
29
33
34
29
33
33
29
32
32
29
33
34
29
33
32
28
Feels °C
33
34
30
34
36
29
31
34
28
33
34
28
32
33
29
33
34
30
35
35
28
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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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