Surf Forecasts:
Balapitiya surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balapitiya this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Balapitiya in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balapitiya over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
305 | 305 | 341 | 298 | 367 | 292 | 464 | 804 | 1055 | 1016 | 726 | 585 | 487 | 326 | 270 | 286 | 382 | 394 | 405 | 484 | 388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:22PM0.40m | 10:17AM0.50m | 9:56PM0.38m | 11:19AM0.56m | 11:14PM0.38m | 12:10PM0.61m | 00:13AM0.39m | 12:56PM0.65m | 1:02AM0.42m | 1:38PM0.68m | 1:46AM0.44m | 2:18PM0.69m | 2:29AM0.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.29m | 3:02AM0.17m | 4:52PM0.26m | 4:08AM0.16m | 6:04PM0.22m | 5:07AM0.13m | 6:55PM0.17m | 6:00AM0.10m | 7:37PM0.14m | 6:49AM0.08m | 8:15PM0.12m | 7:35AM0.06m | 8:52PM0.10m | 8:19AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | 6:24 | |
mm | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
248 | 206 | 208 | 183 | 205 | 212 | 464 | 804 | 1055 | 1016 | 726 | 585 | 184 | 326 | 261 | 186 | 161 | 189 | 158 | 108 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 9 | SSW 5 | S 16 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SSW 12 | — | — | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 |
25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 134 | 24 | 209 | 128 | 19 | 203 | — | — | 487 | 26 | 57 | 95 | 92 | 46 | 34 | 33 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | SE 9 | — | — | S 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 17 | S 15 | SW 14 |
29 | 27 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 292 | 123 | 69 | — | 20 | — | — | 43 | 3 | 18 | 70 | 10 | 39 | 22 | 18 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
305 | 305 | 341 | 298 | 367 | 279 | 340 | 310 | 285 | 285 | 293 | 256 | 87 | 251 | 270 | 286 | 382 | 394 | 405 | 484 | 388 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 1854 | 948 | 614 | 1960 | 1854 | 614 | 212 | 614 | 212 | 212 | 212 | 207 | 212 | 212 | 212 |
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Information about the Balapitiya Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Balapitiya provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Balapitiya can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balapitiya 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 (Balapitiya) 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 Balapitiya 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.
Balapitiya is 3 km (2 miles) from Bentota. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bentota. Bentota has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











