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Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 22 May 2025 +0530
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 Thursday (May 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 9s. Another secondary swell of 4ft and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 12 days are 4ft 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 29th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 532 | 498 | 394 | 384 | 273 | 366 | 361 | 257 | 336 | 351 | 307 | 276 | 323 | 189 | 170 | 269 | 238 | 374 | 596 | 897 | 643 | 715 | 461 | 325 | 312 | 210 | 198 | 307 | 283 | 448 | 310 | 487 | 322 | 305 | 239 | 223 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 2:48AM 0.43 | 1:21PM 0.75 | 3:29AM 0.46 | 1:45PM 0.75 | 4:07AM 0.49 | 2:08PM 0.72 | 4:44AM 0.52 | 2:28PM 0.66 | 5:22AM 0.52 | 2:38PM 0.62 | 6:06AM 0.52 | 2:31PM 0.56 | 7:13AM 1:55PM 0.56 0.56 | 12:38PM 0.59 | 12:15PM 0.62 | 12:20PM 0.62 | 12:29PM 0.62 | 12:28PM 0.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 8:32PM 0.1 | 6:38AM 0.33 | 8:53PM 0.03 | 7:21AM 0.36 | 9:16PM 0 | 8:03AM 0.39 | 9:40PM 0 | 8:46AM 0.43 | 10:01PM 0.03 | 9:20AM 0.46 | 10:18PM 0.03 | 9:54AM 0.49 | 10:32PM 0.07 | 10:17AM 0.52 | 10:42PM 0.1 | 10:52PM 0.1 | 11:05PM 0.13 | 11:12PM 0.16 | 11:00PM 0.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tue 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 |
| Sunset | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 88 | 84 | 90 | 90 | 82 | 90 | 90 | 84 | 86 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 82 | 88 | 90 | 84 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 91 | 91 | 86 | 90 | 91 | 84 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 88 |
| Feels °F (?) | 93 | 91 | 95 | 95 | 84 | 95 | 95 | 86 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 88 | 91 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 84 | 93 | 97 | 84 | 93 | 95 | 84 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 93 | 97 | 86 | 97 | 95 | 88 | 95 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 90°F on Fri morning, min 81°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 91°F on Wed morning, min 79°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 91°F on Wed afternoon, min 81°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 91°F on Sat afternoon, min 81°F 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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