Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 28 Dec 2025 +0530
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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
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arugam Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 12 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 28th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 29th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
Period(s) (?)1413101011101099101010101010999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)127116141711461231097646125120131128135107987556585959
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NW
15
N
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:11PM
0.19
12:07AM
0.19
4:41PM
0.16
1:00AM
0.19
4:38PM
0.17
1:46AM
0.19
4:54PM
0.19
2:23AM
0.18
5:16PM
0.19
2:50AM
0.17
5:43PM
0.20
3:05AM
0.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16AM
0.03
8:33AM
0.01
7:48PM
0.15
8:58AM
0.00
8:54PM
0.14
9:24AM
-0.00
9:45PM
0.14
9:48AM
-0.00
10:30PM
0.14
10:09AM
-0.00
11:12PM
0.14
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:58-
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--1-----12262105-210121014
Temp. °C272825272826282825282725282726262725232323
Feels °C (?)282927272928292926292826302929272827242323
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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 12 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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