Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 08 Mar 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
28.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Elephant Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 12 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 8th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Rock over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.5
S
0.8
ENE
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)16169151414131313661361212121111191918
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6764878453517069684749813676104696256145280377
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
N
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
N
15
NE
15
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
0.20
4:59AM
0.13
4:26PM
0.19
4:54AM
0.12
4:14PM
0.19
4:02AM
0.11
3:57PM
0.19
2:38AM
0.11
3:40PM
0.19
1:51AM
0.12
3:29PM
0.20
1:50AM
0.14
3:25PM
0.21
2:08AM
0.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06AM
0.08
11:21PM
0.06
9:49AM
0.09
11:29PM
0.07
9:16AM
0.09
11:31PM
0.08
8:32AM
0.08
11:14PM
0.10
8:08AM
0.06
10:22PM
0.11
8:08AM
0.05
9:40PM
0.11
8:17AM
0.03
9:24PM
0.10
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--------------1---
Temp. °C282826282826282826282926292926292927292927
Feels °C (?)302928282828292929293029303029313030313131
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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 12 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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