Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 4 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.4° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 1,084 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 7th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 13th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
0.5
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
7
0.9
S
14
1.6
SW
6
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
S
13
1
S
12
2
SSW
12
1.2
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
154
260
391
449
331
427
749
589
543
529
431
378
290
302
190
237
268
276
1084
470
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
NE
5
E
10
SW
5
NE
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
10
SW
10
SW
25
SW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:37AM0.19m
9:32AM0.19m
10:57AM0.18m
5:07AM0.16m
12:21PM0.18m
4:35AM0.17m
1:26PM0.18m
4:45AM0.19m
2:15PM0.18m
5:04AM0.20m
2:51PM0.17m
5:29AM0.21m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.07m
7:54PM0.05m
8:14PM0.03m
7:28AM0.16m
8:42PM0.01m
8:51AM0.15m
9:11PM0.00m
9:41AM0.14m
9:38PM-0.00m
10:26AM0.13m
10:02PM-0.00m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
 mm
Temp °C
32
32
30
31
31
29
32
31
29
32
33
29
33
33
29
33
33
29
33
32
29
Feels °C
35
35
33
33
31
33
35
34
29
32
33
29
33
34
29
34
36
29
35
35
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
S
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
14
1
SSW
6
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
13
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
20
1.2
S
13
Energy kJ
53
86
46
391
449
331
427
749
589
543
529
431
378
290
302
75
199
268
94
330
470
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
S
17
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SE
9
1
SSW
6
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.7
S
12
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
1
S
12
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
92
154
260
66
73
280
242
88
50
26
80
36
62
41
41
146
29
28
276
71
292
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
S
18
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
12
0.5
SE
9
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.5
SE
10
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
S
14
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
142
89
188
22
101
100
107
7
3
10
6
3
37
46
10
45
21
38
101
17
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
1
SW
6
1.4
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.5
SW
6
1.8
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SW
7
2
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
147
107
98
71
160
49
47
201
95
60
265
108
164
286
116
190
237
128
237
1084
145
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
9
4
23
0
0
9
11
9
943
11
9
448
11
9
9
11
9
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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