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
29.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Friday (Jul 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 12 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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

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Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.3
SW
1.4
SSW
0.6
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.6
SSW
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
2.1
SSW
0.9
SSE
0.6
SSW
2
SSW
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)116666666618171615141413131267161818131614121112181771116710
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2643792583043882232863692647749621024118989763353644126032245135779410411572999127886681812628429521082502603878405
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
5
SSE
20
SSW
15
SW
5
ENE
15
S
20
SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
SW
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
ENE
10
S
10
WSW
10
NE
10
SE
10
SW
10
NNE
10
S
15
SW
10
NW
15
E
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
ESE
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
E
10
SSW
5
N
5
NE
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crossglassglasscrosscrossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
glassglasscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28AM
0.17
10:01AM
0.16
11:02AM
0.16
4:58AM
0.16
12:06PM
0.16
4:36AM
0.17
12:56PM
0.17
4:38AM
0.18
1:38PM
0.17
4:54AM
0.18
2:13PM
0.18
5:15AM
0.19
2:43PM
0.18
5:38AM
0.19
3:10PM
0.18
6:03AM
0.19
3:34PM
0.17
6:28AM
0.20
3:55PM
0.16
6:55AM
0.20
4:13PM
0.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
0.07
8:18PM
0.06
8:14PM
0.05
8:11AM
0.15
8:29PM
0.03
8:53AM
0.15
8:52PM
0.02
9:18AM
0.14
9:18PM
0.01
9:40AM
0.14
9:44PM
0.00
10:06AM
0.14
10:10PM
-0.00
10:36AM
0.14
10:34PM
-0.00
11:10AM
0.14
10:55PM
-0.00
11:53AM
0.14
11:13PM
0.01
12:50PM
0.13
11:25PM
0.02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22-
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Rain (mm)
--1--------1--1--2--1-----1-13-21-41
Temp. °C333127313229313128323128313029313028302927303028303128303128303026312926
Feels °C (?)343027343330333328353232333133333131323030323230323232333330333230353230

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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