Arugam Bay Surf Forecast

/ East (10 surf breaks) /

Sri Lanka (53 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (6.84° N 81.84° E)

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Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 06 Nov 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 29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Nov 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 11) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (+0530) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Thu 6th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf	11PM (Thu 6th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful	2PM (Sat 8th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thu 06		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	2	2	2	0	1	2	2	2	2	2	0	0	1	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	14	14	14	13	18	16	16	15	15	14	13	13	10	15	11	11	10	10	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	325	173	127	166	178	229	229	193	142	140	101	68	71	135	120	116	101	85	85	83	81
Wind (km/h)	E	SW	E	ENE	NNW	N	ENE	NW	NNE	NNE	WSW	NE	E	W	NNE	N	NW	N	N	NNW	N
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	glass	cross- on	cross	off	cross- off	cross	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	glass	glass	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)	5:08PM 0.15	2:59AM 0.20		5:54PM 0.15	2:42AM 0.18			2:01AM 0.18			1:23AM 0.19			1:16AM 0.20			1:16AM 0.21			1:22AM 0.21
Low Tide / height (m)		9:09PM 0.12	10:29AM 0.02		9:04PM 0.14	10:33AM 0.03			10:29AM 0.04			10:17AM 0.04			10:05AM 0.05			9:54AM 0.05			9:33AM 0.06

	Thu 06		Friday 07			Saturday 08			Sunday 09			Monday 10			Tuesday 11			Wednesday 12
Sunrise	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:52
Sunset	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-

Rain (mm)	3	2	2	3	6	5	5	1	1	2	5	-	4	5	1	6	5	-	5	4	2
Temp. °C	28	28	29	28	27	27	27	26	29	28	27	29	27	27	28	28	27	29	28	27	27
Feels °C (?)	31	31	33	31	31	30	30	31	31	31	30	32	30	31	31	31	30	30	29	30	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 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.