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Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.5°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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,354 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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S
16
0.9
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15
0.9
S
18
1.3
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17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
S
14
1.2
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14
1.1
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13
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13
0.9
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12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
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16
0.7
S
21
1.1
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20
1.3
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19
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
370
504
1015
893
880
703
537
421
345
235
232
208
445
932
1174
1217
893
721
449
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SW
5
NE
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
S
5
SE
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
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WNW
5
NW
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
2:46PM0.09m
2:18AM0.19m
1:26PM0.10m
2:04AM0.20m
1:21PM0.12m
1:59AM0.21m
1:43PM0.13m
2:01AM0.22m
2:12PM0.15m
2:10AM0.22m
2:44PM0.16m
2:22AM0.23m
3:17PM0.16m
2:37AM0.23m
Low Tide
6:17PM0.08m
9:58AM0.09m
6:35PM0.07m
9:00AM0.09m
6:54PM0.06m
8:40AM0.08m
7:15PM0.06m
8:41AM0.06m
7:38PM0.06m
8:53AM0.03m
8:00PM0.07m
9:12AM0.02m
8:23PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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28
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26
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Feels °C
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30
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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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