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Dewata surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 24 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dewata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dewata sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dewata this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dewata in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dewata over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | |
286 | 218 | 189 | 313 | 329 | 696 | 1012 | 1168 | 731 | 1124 | 1656 | 1665 | 1349 | 1294 | 1106 | 861 | 812 | 812 | 915 | 408 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:13AM0.39m | 8:10PM0.34m | 10:49AM0.43m | 10:12PM0.33m | 11:47AM0.47m | 11:29PM0.35m | 12:25PM0.50m | 00:19AM0.37m | 12:56PM0.53m | 00:57AM0.39m | 1:24PM0.55m | 1:31AM0.41m | 1:51PM0.57m | 2:04AM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM0.29m | 3:10AM0.16m | 5:12PM0.26m | 4:29AM0.15m | 6:09PM0.22m | 5:26AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.17m | 6:11AM0.10m | 7:18PM0.13m | 6:48AM0.08m | 7:48PM0.10m | 7:22AM0.07m | 8:19PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 8 |
 kJ | 286 | 218 | 150 | 313 | 329 | 696 | 1012 | 1168 | 731 | 1124 | 1656 | 1665 | 1349 | 1294 | 1106 | 861 | 812 | 812 | 915 | 267 | 136 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | — | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 61 | 85 | 150 | 150 | 86 | — | 45 | 387 | 504 | 18 | 18 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 408 | 304 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 31 | 61 | 72 | 26 | 181 | — | — | 4 | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 8 | 7 | 62 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 161 | 165 | 189 | 175 | 160 | 159 | 175 | 121 | 190 | 268 | 503 | 289 | 256 | 210 | 144 | 147 | 146 | 172 | 131 | 149 | 176 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 201 | 202 | 761 | 1947 | 661 | 1922 | 1947 | 866 | 203 | 1510 | 1510 | 201 | 202 | 202 | 201 | 1510 | 1357 | 202 | 1200 | 961 |
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Information about the Dewata Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dewata provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dewata can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dewata 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 (Dewata) 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 Dewata 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.
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