Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 01 Jun 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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Elephant Rock surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 2 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,019 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. 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+)11AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 6th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
6
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
370
360
1019
824
434
938
609
246
242
272
257
244
435
224
375
448
534
291
288
295
329
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:31PM0.18m
5:50AM0.17m
2:45PM0.18m
6:39AM0.16m
2:55PM0.18m
7:49AM0.16m
2:58PM0.18m
9:39AM0.16m
2:35PM0.17m
10:31AM0.17m
10:47AM0.18m
Low Tide
9:32AM0.14m
10:10PM0.01m
9:49AM0.15m
10:37PM0.02m
10:05AM0.15m
11:06PM0.02m
10:13AM0.16m
11:37PM0.03m
10:44AM0.16m
00:08AM0.04m
00:36AM0.05m
00:49AM0.07m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
32
32
29
32
33
28
33
33
29
32
33
28
32
33
27
32
33
29
33
33
29
35
34
30
33
35
28
32
33
28
34
36
29
33
36
28
34
37
30
35
35
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
9
1.5
S
13
1.1
S
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
17
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.3
S
10
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
370
360
7
824
434
101
134
172
242
272
257
244
99
158
154
301
534
154
118
92
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
239
7
18
73
72
15
83
2
123
105
105
100
82
202
375
448
108
291
288
201
329
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.2
SSW
22
0.1
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.5
S
21
0.5
S
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
8
44
3
37
3
2
72
2
2
47
4
91
84
39
36
233
198
295
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
6
1.2
SW
5
0.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
9
1.4
S
10
1
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
160
245
1019
124
212
938
609
246
79
63
124
96
435
224
87
424
356
72
68
242
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
4
1228
11
9
1141
1054
11
1054
11
0
0
11
9
9
11
9
9
11
9
1061
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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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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