Elephant Rock Surf Break
Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Elephant Rock

Issued: 4 pm 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.3°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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with SW 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 11PM. 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+)11AM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 5th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 11th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1
S
10
1.5
SW
7
1.7
SW
7
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
0.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
7
0.6
S
16
0.8
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
202
195
268
375
443
433
348
288
295
329
256
268
286
288
345
172
215
223
188
310
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
W
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:58PM0.18m
9:39AM0.16m
2:35PM0.17m
10:31AM0.17m
10:47AM0.18m
11:10AM0.19m
11:38AM0.20m
12:11PM0.21m
3:44AM0.14m
12:47PM0.21m
Low Tide
11:37PM0.03m
10:44AM0.16m
00:08AM0.04m
00:36AM0.05m
00:49AM0.07m
8:20PM0.07m
7:58PM0.05m
8:14PM0.02m
6:14AM0.13m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:46
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
6:16
6:16
6:16
 mm
3
2
3
1
Temp °C
33
29
33
33
28
33
33
27
32
33
28
33
33
28
33
33
29
33
33
29
33
Feels °C
34
29
35
37
30
34
35
28
35
36
29
35
36
28
34
35
29
34
35
29
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1.1
SSW
6
1
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
S
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
17
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
15
1
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
S
16
Energy kJ
216
202
194
94
194
377
216
291
133
201
125
128
147
286
80
117
172
80
149
137
310
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.5
S
21
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
132
100
74
230
375
443
433
233
288
295
329
256
147
92
288
253
45
215
55
188
115
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
20
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
24
0.3
S
13
0.5
S
20
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.5
S
19
Energy kJ
1
47
99
202
84
16
108
32
198
64
188
163
54
68
72
60
11
43
10
21
184
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.5
SW
7
1.7
SW
7
1.3
SW
6
1.5
SW
6
1.5
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.1
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
Energy kJ
164
83
195
268
116
181
186
348
53
232
85
80
268
152
190
345
135
196
223
124
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
11
11
0
9
11
0
0
11
0
9
11
0
9
11
0
1061
11
0
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
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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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