Arugam Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.84° N 81.84° E

Arugam Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arugam Bay sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.6° 

Arugam Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arugam Bay surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,536 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
2.2
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
7
1.7
SSW
6
2.2
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
22
1.2
SSW
21
1.4
SSW
20
1.5
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1074
874
633
539
498
206
220
471
404
427
472
301
262
471
268
242
458
489
1140
1379
1317
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
30
SW
30
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
25
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:41PM0.12m
3:04AM0.20m
1:37PM0.13m
3:01AM0.21m
1:52PM0.15m
3:03AM0.21m
2:14PM0.16m
3:09AM0.22m
2:40PM0.17m
3:17AM0.23m
3:07PM0.17m
3:28AM0.23m
3:36PM0.17m
3:39AM0.23m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.10m
7:44PM0.05m
9:27AM0.10m
7:54PM0.04m
9:09AM0.10m
8:08PM0.03m
9:09AM0.08m
8:24PM0.02m
9:20AM0.07m
8:40PM0.02m
9:36AM0.05m
8:57PM0.03m
9:55AM0.04m
9:12PM0.04m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:00
5:59
5:59
5:58
5:58
5:57
5:55
 mm
4
3
1
1
Temp °C
31
32
27
31
31
28
32
31
28
32
33
28
32
33
28
33
33
28
32
33
29
Feels °C
30
31
29
33
33
28
32
32
27
31
32
26
30
30
26
32
32
27
32
33
28
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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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