Elephant Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
28.5°C
0.4° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,683 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elephant Rock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elephant Rock in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1.9
S
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
10
1.8
S
6
0.9
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1683
1645
1648
1179
1029
715
589
677
557
651
497
507
408
1192
300
220
249
253
157
239
163
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:44PM0.14m
5:01AM0.21m
4:59PM0.12m
5:01AM0.20m
4:49PM0.10m
4:46AM0.19m
3:07PM0.10m
4:11AM0.19m
12:48PM0.11m
3:35AM0.19m
1:32PM0.12m
3:21AM0.20m
1:53PM0.14m
3:22AM0.21m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.07m
10:12PM0.06m
11:54AM0.07m
9:59PM0.07m
12:24PM0.08m
9:14PM0.08m
12:50PM0.09m
8:10PM0.07m
12:23PM0.11m
7:52PM0.06m
10:13AM0.11m
7:59PM0.04m
9:38AM0.10m
8:14PM0.03m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:09
6:08
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
33
32
29
33
32
28
32
32
29
33
32
28
33
32
30
32
32
29
33
31
29
Feels °C
36
35
29
33
31
27
32
31
29
33
32
28
34
32
30
32
32
29
33
30
30
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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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