Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 +0530
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Elephant Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. 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 (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 23rd May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.3
SW
6
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SW
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
213
169
167
303
128
171
169
170
172
307
284
352
302
207
198
306
196
279
348
469
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
5
SW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:09PM0.17m
12:43PM0.18m
12:21PM0.19m
12:32PM0.20m
12:46PM0.21m
12:56PM0.21m
1:02PM0.20m
3:16AM0.11m
Low Tide
9:34AM0.16m
11:01PM0.04m
11:04PM0.04m
10:48PM0.05m
10:28PM0.05m
9:53PM0.06m
9:24PM0.06m
8:56PM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
3
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
32
33
28
32
33
28
29
33
28
33
34
27
33
33
28
33
33
27
32
33
28
32
33
28
34
37
29
31
34
29
33
35
28
34
37
30
33
34
27
31
34
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
138
163
143
62
129
86
112
104
54
140
223
284
193
236
207
198
133
83
114
348
469
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.1
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
126
124
169
106
86
46
171
169
142
50
21
10
239
8
3
31
59
149
3
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
152
79
96
104
104
78
27
7
63
103
27
8
3
3
113
82
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.3
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.5
SW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.8
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
153
213
99
167
303
128
69
88
170
172
307
229
352
302
186
198
306
196
279
278
141
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
11
1054
11
0
9
11
9
1314
11
11
4
11
9
9
1094
11
11
11
1094
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
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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