Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 4 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.4° C

1.0°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Rock in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8PM. 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+)11AM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 26th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
0
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
1.7
SW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
233
253
325
521
874
980
1050
1178
1086
880
838
629
491
443
341
253
154
248
452
144
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
5
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
12:07PM0.17m
4:28AM0.16m
12:43PM0.17m
4:30AM0.17m
1:23PM0.17m
4:44AM0.18m
1:53PM0.17m
5:05AM0.18m
2:22PM0.17m
5:28AM0.18m
2:46PM0.18m
5:54AM0.18m
3:07PM0.18m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.04m
8:28AM0.15m
8:41PM0.03m
9:05AM0.14m
9:04PM0.02m
9:29AM0.14m
9:29PM0.01m
9:52AM0.14m
9:54PM0.01m
10:14AM0.14m
10:18PM0.00m
10:38AM0.14m
10:42PM0.00m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
 mm
1
3
1
3
1
1
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
32
32
28
32
31
26
30
32
27
31
32
26
29
29
26
30
30
28
33
33
29
Feels °C
36
36
29
35
34
28
32
35
26
31
33
26
28
28
30
33
33
29
33
35
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
11
1.1
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
10
Energy kJ
28
233
253
325
316
874
980
1050
1178
1086
880
838
204
491
443
341
253
118
94
186
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
23
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
1.2
SSW
15
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
166
27
18
200
521
277
198
145
81
56
3
3
629
9
37
19
50
154
156
121
144
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.1
S
26
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
13
Energy kJ
19
13
24
11
12
18
16
12
8
8
9
9
37
49
61
51
149
60
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.8
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
SW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
120
214
115
80
201
75
53
212
165
183
404
314
352
321
198
73
107
124
248
452
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
9
11
4
9
11
0
11
448
11
11
11
11
11
11
0
0
11
9
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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