Elephant Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.3° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 14th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1
S
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1203
838
715
580
573
562
1123
1014
1121
642
507
772
457
773
580
465
361
322
364
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
ENE
10
SE
10
WNW
10
NE
5
ENE
5
NW
5
NW
5
SSE
5
W
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:17AM0.22m
4:10PM0.15m
4:17AM0.21m
4:27PM0.15m
4:13AM0.20m
4:41PM0.14m
4:06AM0.19m
4:49PM0.13m
3:56AM0.19m
4:41PM0.12m
3:43AM0.19m
3:53PM0.10m
3:28AM0.19m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.04m
10:45AM0.06m
9:45PM0.06m
10:50AM0.06m
9:47PM0.07m
10:56AM0.06m
9:42PM0.09m
11:02AM0.06m
9:22PM0.10m
11:07AM0.07m
8:47PM0.10m
11:10AM0.08m
8:02PM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
25
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27
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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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