Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

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Arugam Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arugam Bay sea temperature is
30.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arugam Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5PM. 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+) 8AM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
20
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
206
130
186
304
274
412
271
146
137
129
124
92
108
108
112
84
51
113
158
251
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
S
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
S
30
S
15
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
10
SW
10
S
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:38AM0.10m
2:02PM0.22m
2:25AM0.10m
2:08PM0.22m
2:31AM0.12m
2:14PM0.22m
2:46AM0.13m
2:19PM0.22m
3:06AM0.14m
2:25PM0.21m
3:30AM0.15m
2:32PM0.21m
3:54AM0.16m
Low Tide
9:43PM0.06m
6:28AM0.08m
9:29PM0.06m
6:54AM0.07m
9:19PM0.06m
7:18AM0.07m
9:14PM0.05m
7:42AM0.07m
9:13PM0.04m
8:05AM0.08m
9:18PM0.03m
8:28AM0.09m
9:27PM0.02m
8:48AM0.10m
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
1
3
1
1
7
10
Temp °C
30
28
30
30
28
30
30
28
31
30
28
31
32
28
32
33
29
32
30
26
32
33
31
33
32
31
33
31
31
33
31
30
32
32
29
33
33
31
34
32
28
35
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
S
14
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
11
0.5
SE
9
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
Energy kJ
163
206
90
72
86
217
206
198
140
137
129
124
92
108
108
112
37
15
50
65
113
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
16
Energy kJ
245
85
130
125
304
274
412
271
146
127
84
46
71
79
35
102
28
51
113
158
251
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
S
20
0.6
S
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
18
0.4
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
20
41
16
186
103
8
6
7
25
10
37
53
80
19
66
98
84
38
84
68
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
S
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.8
S
4
0.9
SSW
5
Energy kJ
4
4
6
11
8
22
25
23
26
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
199
5
945
946
0
946
946
5
53
199
53
946
199
171
199
199
171
7
173
5
7
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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Information about the Arugam Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arugam Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arugam Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arugam Bay 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 (Arugam Bay) 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 Arugam Bay 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 Arugam Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Sri Lanka, consider staying in Ampara which is 53 km (33 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 64 km (40 miles) away, Badulla and Batticaloa.

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