Balapitiya Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.44° N 79.98° E

Balapitiya Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Balapitiya sea temperature is
28.5° C
1.3° 

Balapitiya surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Balapitiya surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,672 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balapitiya this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Balapitiya in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balapitiya over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
19
2
SSW
18
2.1
SSW
17
1.8
SW
17
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2725
2490
2517
1820
2331
1772
1547
1067
857
722
612
962
949
746
512
547
384
438
597
838
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
W
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:42PM0.53m
5:27AM0.56m
5:02PM0.48m
5:56AM0.51m
5:14PM0.42m
6:32AM0.46m
5:00PM0.37m
8:10AM0.41m
12:20PM0.45m
1:23AM0.34m
12:55PM0.51m
1:31AM0.40m
Low Tide
10:58PM0.05m
11:26AM0.20m
11:18PM0.11m
11:55AM0.25m
11:35PM0.16m
12:33PM0.31m
11:41PM0.22m
9:48PM0.27m
7:46PM0.23m
6:15AM0.26m
7:43PM0.17m
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6:03
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6:22
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6:21
 mm
2
2
2
7
2
9
2
7
2
2
7
4
2
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4
4
13
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
Feels °C
30
31
29
29
29
29
28
30
29
28
30
30
30
31
30
29
30
29
29
29
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Information about the Balapitiya Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balapitiya provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Balapitiya can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balapitiya 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 (Balapitiya) 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 Balapitiya 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.

Balapitiya is 3 km (2 miles) from Bentota. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bentota. Bentota has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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