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Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 +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
27.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Jan 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 15th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151413131312141816162019181716161514141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1421381206566395161102100149121276168147217174120787157
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
0.18
1:20AM
0.16
4:33PM
0.18
1:53AM
0.17
4:43PM
0.19
2:23AM
0.18
4:59PM
0.19
2:47AM
0.18
5:16PM
0.20
3:11AM
0.18
5:34PM
0.20
3:33AM
0.18
5:53PM
0.20
3:55AM
0.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:39AM
0.03
9:37PM
0.14
8:56AM
0.02
9:38PM
0.14
9:17AM
0.01
9:48PM
0.13
9:39AM
-0.00
10:05PM
0.13
10:00AM
-0.01
10:24PM
0.13
10:20AM
-0.01
10:49PM
0.13
10:38AM
-0.01
11:18PM
0.12
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:04--6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:06--6:06-
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C272725272726272725272725262624262724252624
Feels °C (?)282726272727262625262525262424262524252523
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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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