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Elephant Rock surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 18 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Elephant Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 22nd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elephant Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 15 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | |
119 | 229 | 197 | 152 | 235 | 169 | 104 | 229 | 86 | 171 | 332 | 142 | 456 | 279 | 284 | 532 | 559 | 257 | 191 | 301 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:53PM0.18m | 7:50AM0.16m | 12:43PM0.18m | 12:21PM0.19m | 12:32PM0.20m | 12:46PM0.21m | 12:56PM0.21m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:51PM0.03m | 9:34AM0.16m | 11:01PM0.04m | 11:04PM0.04m | 10:48PM0.05m | 10:28PM0.05m | 9:53PM0.06m | 9:24PM0.06m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 28 |
31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 36 | 37 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 27 | 34 | 37 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 7 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 116 | 62 | 109 | 138 | 163 | 110 | 100 | 137 | 86 | 64 | 134 | 74 | 154 | 223 | 284 | 283 | 385 | 207 | 154 | 133 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 36 | 32 | 146 | 126 | 124 | 169 | 104 | 142 | 46 | 144 | 114 | 142 | 140 | 22 | 114 | 239 | 236 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | N 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 28 | 65 | 152 | 79 | 96 | 85 | 104 | 78 | 171 | 169 | 31 | 50 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 119 | 229 | 197 | 149 | 235 | 112 | 85 | 229 | 85 | 132 | 332 | 98 | 456 | 279 | 270 | 532 | 559 | 257 | 191 | 301 | 191 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1672 | 1821 | 1186 | 11 | 613 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 448 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 995 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 614 | 11 |
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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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