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: 10 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
30.1° C

1.6°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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jun 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) 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+)11AM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 9th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 13th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
2
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
19
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
7
0.6
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
378
286
288
452
172
215
261
184
358
520
1359
1193
1160
882
694
577
434
282
273
214
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:10AM0.19m
11:38AM0.20m
12:11PM0.21m
3:44AM0.14m
12:47PM0.21m
4:08AM0.15m
1:24PM0.21m
4:38AM0.16m
2:01PM0.20m
5:11AM0.17m
2:32PM0.19m
Low Tide
8:20PM0.07m
7:58PM0.05m
8:14PM0.02m
6:14AM0.13m
8:41PM0.01m
7:31AM0.14m
9:11PM-0.00m
8:37AM0.14m
9:41PM-0.00m
9:32AM0.14m
10:09PM0.00m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
 mm
Temp °C
32
33
28
33
33
29
30
33
29
33
33
28
31
32
28
32
33
29
32
33
28
Feels °C
33
34
28
35
37
30
30
34
29
33
33
27
30
30
27
31
31
28
31
32
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
1.5
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
17
1
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.3
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
94
200
286
80
206
172
215
149
184
169
520
1359
1193
1160
882
694
577
434
282
212
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
15
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
17
Energy kJ
256
105
70
288
253
42
44
10
55
358
215
35
25
18
20
20
58
102
145
214
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
163
147
68
67
59
11
11
56
134
41
38
36
19
10
9
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
6
2
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
7
1.6
SW
6
Energy kJ
100
378
139
230
452
126
75
261
142
107
339
167
167
271
219
183
300
116
107
273
182
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
9
9
11
0
0
11
11
1061
562
671
1668
1258
1668
1668
1153
613
1153
1153
11
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
9
6
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
7
8
4
4
5
5
9
7
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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