Elephant Rock Surf Break

Elephant Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.80° N 81.82° E

Issued: 10 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elephant Rock sea temperature is
29.4° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. 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+) 5PM (Wed 1st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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 Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
1.8
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
14
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.7
SW
7
2
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
0.7
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
306
299
352
333
326
259
323
180
208
170
156
215
478
170
255
417
170
273
387
380
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
NE
5
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:07PM0.18m
6:23AM0.18m
3:28PM0.17m
6:45AM0.18m
3:51PM0.17m
7:10AM0.19m
4:08PM0.15m
7:35AM0.19m
4:00PM0.13m
8:02AM0.19m
8:37AM0.19m
Low Tide
10:38AM0.14m
10:42PM0.00m
11:07AM0.14m
11:04PM0.01m
11:45AM0.14m
11:24PM0.01m
12:43PM0.14m
11:40PM0.03m
2:25PM0.13m
11:49PM0.05m
11:27PM0.07m
8:38PM0.07m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
 mm
Temp °C
33
33
29
31
31
29
33
33
29
32
33
29
33
34
29
33
34
28
33
34
29
Feels °C
36
36
31
33
33
30
35
35
30
34
35
29
33
36
29
34
35
27
33
34
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
7
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
14
1
SW
6
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.8
SSE
10
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SSW
7
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
80
125
149
180
203
199
63
117
180
75
141
136
80
168
147
88
163
100
273
280
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
18
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
154
156
299
43
333
326
259
252
88
117
118
82
136
128
102
139
143
106
71
158
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.2
NNW
5
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.1
SW
21
0.7
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
S
17
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
149
59
70
352
3
153
107
18
170
37
80
77
109
17
169
116
55
202
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
1.8
SSW
7
1
SW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.1
SSW
6
1
SW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.6
SW
7
2.1
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.7
SW
7
2
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.1
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
Energy kJ
208
306
68
84
87
66
152
323
86
208
170
156
215
478
170
255
417
170
110
387
175
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
11
4
1226
9
9
0
11
0
448
11
0
9
11
0
9
11
9
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
9
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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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