Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 03 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
30.3° 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 Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
67
155
186
169
217
183
218
377
356
493
402
451
330
236
264
156
154
151
64
536
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
NNE
5
NE
5
W
10
SW
5
ESE
5
W
10
NE
10
NE
5
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
5
W
10
NNE
0
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
SW
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:09AM0.16m
2:58PM0.19m
5:43AM0.15m
3:00PM0.19m
6:52AM0.14m
2:58PM0.19m
2:45PM0.18m
2:04PM0.18m
1:22PM0.19m
1:07PM0.20m
Low Tide
10:08PM0.02m
9:24AM0.13m
10:27PM0.02m
9:16AM0.13m
10:49PM0.03m
8:28AM0.14m
11:17PM0.04m
11:56PM0.05m
1:01AM0.07m
4:45AM0.08m
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thunderstorm
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5:48
5:48
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
3
1
3
5
1
6
1
6
5
3
7
6
2
Temp °C
29
32
33
27
29
29
27
27
31
27
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
29
27
27
26
31
34
34
30
31
33
31
30
34
31
33
31
31
33
33
30
33
32
31
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
NNE
6
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
9
Energy kJ
79
67
82
186
58
217
183
207
377
356
493
402
451
330
236
264
29
154
151
64
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
20
0.5
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
16
44
67
50
169
21
17
218
45
118
66
75
85
78
88
86
156
58
52
32
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
NNE
5
0.3
N
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
40
16
24
16
58
34
34
26
116
54
56
56
23
42
60
16
3
11
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.6
N
4
0.6
NW
3
0.6
N
5
1.9
SSW
9
Energy kJ
78
39
155
90
17
9
6
18
536
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
448
9
1062
0
0
4
0
9
49
0
4
4
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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