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Balapitiya surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balapitiya this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Balapitiya in the next 12 days are 5ft 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
Best Surf | - | - |
Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balapitiya over the next 12 days.
Sat 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thu 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (ft) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 418 | 342 | 419 | 383 | 482 | 659 | 800 | 965 | 1089 | 881 | 1004 | 993 | 1089 | 1199 | 1225 | 976 | 709 | 719 | 670 | 767 | 580 | 668 | 575 | 640 | 552 | 853 | 600 | 489 | 544 | 563 | 643 | 414 | 375 | 450 | 477 | 724 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 12:21AM 1.44 | 1:00PM 2.2 | 1:02AM 1.51 | 1:36PM 2.33 | 1:39AM 1.57 | 2:11PM 2.33 | 2:16AM 1.61 | 2:47PM 2.3 | 2:54AM 1.61 | 3:21PM 2.2 | 3:32AM 1.57 | 3:56PM 2.07 | 4:15AM 1.51 | 4:31PM 1.94 | 5:03AM 1.41 | 5:08PM 1.77 | 6:05AM 1.35 | 5:50PM 1.57 | 7:32AM 1.31 | 6:48PM 1.41 | 9:21AM 1.35 | 8:19PM 1.28 | 10:40AM 1.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 6:53PM 0.49 | 6:15AM 0.23 | 7:31PM 0.39 | 6:53AM 0.13 | 8:06PM 0.33 | 7:31AM 0.07 | 8:40PM 0.3 | 8:09AM 0.1 | 9:14PM 0.3 | 8:46AM 0.16 | 9:49PM 0.33 | 9:24AM 0.26 | 10:26PM 0.39 | 10:02AM 0.43 | 11:07PM 0.46 | 10:42AM 0.62 | 11:55PM 0.52 | 11:31AM 0.82 | 12:52AM 0.59 | 12:47PM 0.98 | 2:04AM 0.62 | 3:05PM 1.05 | 3:22AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Sat 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thu 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 |
Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
Rain (in) | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Temp. °F | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 |
Feels °F (?) | 86 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 88 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 3.1in), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 84°F on Mon afternoon, min 81°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 2.4in), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 82°F on Tue afternoon, min 81°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 2.7in), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 82°F on Fri afternoon, min 81°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.1in), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 84°F on Wed morning, min 81°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.