Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 4 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.5° C

1.1°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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be 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 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 29th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (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 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
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
2
2
1
0
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.8
SW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1.6
SW
6
1.5
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
980
1050
1178
1086
1011
838
629
491
443
281
279
198
202
210
302
352
395
291
259
196
180
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
5
NW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
5
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
5
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:23PM0.17m
4:44AM0.18m
1:53PM0.17m
5:05AM0.18m
2:22PM0.17m
5:28AM0.18m
2:46PM0.18m
5:54AM0.18m
3:07PM0.18m
6:23AM0.18m
3:28PM0.17m
6:45AM0.18m
3:51PM0.17m
Low Tide
9:05AM0.14m
9:04PM0.02m
9:29AM0.14m
9:29PM0.01m
9:52AM0.14m
9:54PM0.01m
10:14AM0.14m
10:18PM0.00m
10:38AM0.14m
10:42PM0.00m
11:07AM0.14m
11:04PM0.01m
11:45AM0.14m
11:24PM0.01m
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
 mm
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
33
33
27
32
32
27
31
31
27
29
29
28
29
31
28
31
33
29
32
32
28
Feels °C
35
34
28
32
31
26
33
33
29
31
32
29
30
34
28
32
36
30
33
35
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
6
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
980
1050
1178
1086
1011
838
629
125
443
78
121
198
80
156
152
69
129
193
193
123
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.9
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
198
145
56
56
3
3
79
491
37
281
204
132
164
59
302
187
180
291
259
196
180
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
8
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
12
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSE
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
27
15
8
8
3
9
9
37
50
67
26
103
65
70
352
333
1
3
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
6
1.8
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.8
SW
7
1.3
SSW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.5
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.4
SW
6
2
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
39
241
134
167
286
160
150
261
99
196
279
128
202
210
159
151
395
143
63
175
128
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
9
11
11
671
448
11
0
11
11
0
0
11
0
4
11
0
4
11
0
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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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