Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 10 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,359 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with S 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. 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+) 2PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 14th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
19
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
17
1.4
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
2
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.1
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
526
1359
1193
1135
882
703
487
355
272
332
214
447
256
172
204
426
363
318
495
181
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:47PM0.21m
4:08AM0.15m
1:24PM0.21m
4:38AM0.16m
2:01PM0.20m
5:11AM0.17m
2:32PM0.19m
5:47AM0.18m
2:53PM0.17m
6:28AM0.19m
2:55PM0.16m
7:15AM0.19m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.01m
7:31AM0.14m
9:11PM-0.00m
8:37AM0.14m
9:41PM-0.00m
9:32AM0.14m
10:09PM0.00m
10:33AM0.14m
10:36PM0.01m
11:42AM0.15m
10:52PM0.02m
11:05PM0.02m
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5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
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6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:19
 mm
1
2
1
3
1
2
Temp °C
33
33
28
32
33
28
32
32
27
30
32
29
31
32
29
32
33
27
32
33
27
Feels °C
33
32
27
31
32
27
31
31
28
31
35
29
31
34
29
32
34
28
31
31
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
S
13
1.1
SSW
7
0.8
S
12
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
1.1
S
9
Energy kJ
169
526
1359
1193
1135
882
703
487
355
272
107
180
447
172
172
204
50
20
47
49
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
15
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.8
S
13
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
358
215
27
24
24
24
16
9
58
104
212
214
127
81
40
22
16
6
25
25
79
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.5
S
18
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
41
41
35
3
9
9
152
2
10
14
29
18
4
7
4
4
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
6
2.2
SSW
7
1.8
SW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
2
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
1.3
SW
7
Energy kJ
140
423
245
175
284
144
115
222
92
108
332
132
215
256
131
122
426
363
318
495
151
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
671
613
1054
613
1668
613
11
9
11
9
0
11
9
0
11
9
9
11
613
1061
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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