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Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.4° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Sat 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 67 | 98 | 186 | 169 | 217 | 183 | 218 | 377 | 356 | 493 | 402 | 445 | 330 | 264 | 261 | 154 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:42AM0.16m | 2:53PM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.12m | 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 | ||||||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 |
2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 26 |
29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 67 | 82 | 186 | 31 | 217 | 183 | 204 | 377 | 356 | 493 | 402 | 445 | 330 | 264 | 261 | 100 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 6 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 44 | 67 | 77 | 169 | 19 | 34 | 218 | 116 | 24 | 83 | 98 | 85 | 60 | 49 | 94 | 154 | 62 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | E 8 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 4 | SW 11 | — | SSW 5 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 22 | 40 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 57 | 34 | 116 | 26 | 30 | 52 | 37 | 56 | 93 | 5 | 30 | — | 9 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 7 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 3 |
| kJ | 37 | 32 | 70 | 69 | 37 | 98 | 73 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 73 | — | — | 7 | — | 15 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 9 | 1061 | 1240 | 954 | 1153 | 0 | 167 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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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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