Elephant Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.5° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,709 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Rock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Rock in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
0.9
S
11
1.5
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
7
2
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
1223
1271
2491
1059
2709
633
989
1649
198
202
471
404
427
407
271
339
362
401
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:28AM0.19m
2:33PM0.10m
3:14AM0.19m
1:41PM0.12m
3:04AM0.20m
1:37PM0.13m
3:01AM0.21m
1:52PM0.15m
3:03AM0.21m
2:14PM0.16m
3:09AM0.22m
2:40PM0.17m
3:17AM0.23m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.09m
7:46PM0.07m
10:07AM0.10m
7:44PM0.05m
9:27AM0.10m
7:54PM0.04m
9:09AM0.10m
8:08PM0.03m
9:09AM0.08m
8:24PM0.02m
9:20AM0.07m
8:40PM0.02m
thunderstorm
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:00
6:00
5:59
5:59
5:58
5:58
 mm
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2
1
2
Temp °C
28
32
32
28
32
30
27
32
31
28
33
32
29
33
33
28
33
33
28
Feels °C
29
34
34
28
32
29
27
33
32
27
33
31
29
31
32
27
31
30
26
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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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