Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 8PM. 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 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
452
265
421
575
336
650
575
539
491
400
422
226
325
213
233
257
334
521
874
1144
1050
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
5
N
15
SW
10
WSW
5
S
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
25
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:42AM0.19m
11:00AM0.18m
11:18AM0.17m
11:38AM0.17m
5:10AM0.15m
12:07PM0.17m
4:28AM0.16m
12:43PM0.17m
4:30AM0.17m
1:23PM0.17m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.04m
10:30PM0.05m
9:34PM0.06m
8:41PM0.06m
8:25PM0.05m
7:08AM0.15m
8:25PM0.04m
8:28AM0.15m
8:41PM0.03m
9:05AM0.14m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:21
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
32
33
28
32
32
28
32
31
28
31
32
28
32
33
29
32
33
28
30
30
Feels °C
28
32
32
28
32
32
29
34
34
31
33
35
29
34
36
29
31
32
28
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
452
265
421
575
336
650
575
539
491
400
422
226
325
213
233
257
334
437
874
1144
1050
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
S
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.5
SSW
23
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
65
229
41
41
180
48
44
43
43
41
41
29
21
28
27
11
290
521
277
222
189
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
SE
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.4
SE
9
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
26
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
60
75
43
15
29
15
13
23
11
12
13
14
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
5
1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
87
74
245
142
110
213
107
68
59
56
53
80
75
87
87
118
128
175
150
114
227
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
11
1153
1094
995
11
9
11
0
0
9
0
0
9
9
9
11
11
11
11
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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