
Surf Forecasts:
Arugam Bay surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 542 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arugam Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 7 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 7 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
190 | 469 | 268 | 148 | 395 | 339 | 326 | 540 | 298 | 217 | 381 | 207 | 374 | 316 | 209 | 193 | 526 | 178 | 197 | 542 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.18m | 5:04AM0.20m | 2:51PM0.17m | 5:29AM0.21m | 3:16PM0.16m | 5:55AM0.21m | 3:27PM0.15m | 6:20AM0.21m | 3:25PM0.14m | 6:43AM0.21m | 2:55PM0.14m | 7:00AM0.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41AM0.14m | 9:38PM-0.00m | 10:26AM0.13m | 10:02PM-0.00m | 11:09AM0.13m | 10:21PM0.00m | 11:56AM0.13m | 10:36PM0.00m | 12:40PM0.13m | 10:45PM0.01m | 1:39PM0.14m | 10:51PM0.02m | 10:52PM0.03m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 29 | 35 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSW 13 |
190 | 29 | 268 | 143 | 232 | 339 | 308 | 237 | 196 | 155 | 196 | 149 | 374 | 183 | 133 | 80 | 188 | 175 | 178 | 3 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 22 | SE 9 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 |
31 | 9 | 27 | 95 | 24 | 289 | 326 | 2 | 298 | 217 | 93 | 207 | 188 | 62 | 209 | 94 | 3 | 28 | 13 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 26 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 13 | — | S 12 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | S 25 |
67 | 13 | 38 | 148 | 24 | 10 | 31 | — | 72 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 188 | — | 4 | 13 | — | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
96 | 469 | 107 | 91 | 395 | 152 | 140 | 540 | 168 | 181 | 381 | 150 | 157 | 316 | 95 | 193 | 526 | 178 | 197 | 542 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 448 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 448 | 5 | 962 | 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.










