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Arugam Bay surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 22 Oct 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 (Oct 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 25th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arugam Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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 kJ (?) | 171 | 132 | 110 | 115 | 117 | 92 | 77 | 169 | 194 | 250 | 221 | 144 | 253 | 318 | 169 | 234 | 301 | 246 | 242 | 242 | 281 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:05PM 0.17 | 2:59AM 0.20 | 4:26PM 0.16 | 3:03AM 0.20 | 4:49PM 0.16 | 3:06AM 0.20 | 5:14PM 0.14 | 3:07AM 0.19 | 5:54PM 0.13 | 3:02AM 0.19 | 2:46AM 0.19 | 2:09AM 0.19 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:41AM 0.02 | 9:08PM 0.10 | 9:53AM 0.02 | 9:17PM 0.11 | 10:07AM 0.02 | 9:19PM 0.12 | 10:23AM 0.03 | 9:05PM 0.12 | 10:43AM 0.04 | 8:20PM 0.12 | 11:07AM 0.05 | 11:38AM 0.07 | |||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 31 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for East
Continuing clean conditions at Arugam Bay (light winds from the SW at Pottuvil 5 km from Arugam Bay). 1.9m 7s swell from the SSW with a 0.9m 11s groundswell from the S and a 0.6m 8s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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