Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 10 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.6° C

1.0°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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with 707 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Rock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Rock in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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 Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
7
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
2.1
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
1.8
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
303
252
210
385
289
203
310
137
113
268
106
184
352
493
505
400
459
265
265
582
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:53PM0.17m
6:28AM0.19m
2:55PM0.16m
7:15AM0.19m
8:08AM0.19m
9:10AM0.19m
10:03AM0.19m
10:42AM0.19m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.14m
10:36PM0.01m
11:42AM0.15m
10:52PM0.02m
11:05PM0.02m
11:11PM0.03m
11:11PM0.03m
11:05PM0.04m
10:30PM0.05m
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
33
33
28
32
33
27
31
33
28
31
32
27
29
30
27
32
32
28
29
31
27
Feels °C
35
35
28
32
33
28
30
33
28
32
33
27
30
30
28
32
31
27
29
30
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
11
0.8
S
10
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.7
SSE
9
1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
494
138
252
210
25
20
90
63
117
113
68
80
71
352
493
505
400
459
265
265
582
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
S
17
0.4
SW
15
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
S
17
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
127
81
45
22
8
6
60
61
115
74
25
64
61
57
31
38
62
85
212
224
56
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.3
SSE
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
10
14
21
18
7
25
49
47
35
17
28
184
12
26
11
104
55
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.1
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
1.5
SW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
S
7
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
214
303
80
88
385
289
203
310
137
91
268
106
175
249
123
143
160
111
74
198
108
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
9
1061
11
613
1087
11
11
11
11
9
9
11
9
11
671
11
942
448
613
614
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
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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