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Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 01 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arugam Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. 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+) | 11AM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
251 | 248 | 218 | 204 | 181 | 131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 66 | 82 | 186 | 169 | 217 | 183 | 218 | 377 | 356 | 499 | 402 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:39PM0.20m | 4:18AM0.16m | 2:47PM0.20m | 4:42AM0.16m | 2:53PM0.19m | 5:09AM0.16m | 2:58PM0.19m | 5:43AM0.15m | 3:00PM0.19m | 6:52AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.19m | 2:45PM0.18m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.10m | 9:39PM0.02m | 9:06AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.12m | 10:08PM0.02m | 9:24AM0.13m | 10:27PM0.02m | 9:16AM0.13m | 10:49PM0.03m | 8:28AM0.14m | 11:17PM0.04m | 11:56PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 110 | 248 | 218 | 204 | 181 | 131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 66 | 82 | 186 | 169 | 217 | 183 | 207 | 377 | 356 | 499 | 402 | 451 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 5 | S 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 251 | 70 | 42 | 38 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 44 | 66 | 76 | 13 | 33 | 29 | 218 | 116 | 74 | 88 | 120 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 17 | E 8 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 44 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 40 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 57 | 15 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 118 | 37 | 56 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 64 | 53 | 20 | 41 | 39 | 32 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 199 | 5 | 945 | 199 | 171 | 945 | 1064 | 7 | 5 | 199 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 171 | 0 | 199 | 171 |
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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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