Dondra Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.92° N 80.60° E

Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dondra sea temperature is
28.2° C
0.5° 

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


Dondra surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 845 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown.

Let’s be real—this forecast is a bit of a puzzle, but there are some gems if you’re patient. The main spot to pin your hopes on is Dondra. It’s a reef break, which gives it that potential for a nice wave, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to fire every day.

This Sunday, July 26th, we’ve got a moderate breeze but clean conditions. Swell is from the SSE at 5ft with an 11-second period. The combined swell energy is strong at 1160. The water temp is about normal for the season. That cross-off wind from the west is keeping the surface tidy, so it’s worth a session.

Monday the 27th drops to 4ft from the SE. The best call in the near-term is definitely that first Sunday. A clean, rideable reef wave, but don’t oversell it.

Then we hit a flat spell from Tuesday, July 28th through Wednesday, July 29th. The swell drops under 3ft, and the wind gets a bit cross, making it a no-go. A few little 2ft to 3ft pulses from the SSW pop up Wednesday afternoon, but they’re nothing to write home about.

Now, the standout session: Sunday, August 2nd. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the west, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is still solid at 1135. The wind is cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. That’s the biggest swell of the window—7ft is getting into expert territory for the short period, so know your limits. Crowds are possible, but not a guarantee.

After that, the surf hangs around the 4ft to 6ft range from west and south-west through early August, but none of it really stands out.

Finally, on Monday, August 10th, there’s a pulse: 6ft from the south with a very long period of 19 seconds. The combined energy is huge at 3097. That’s some serious groundswell—long, powerful lines that a reef like Dondra will love. That’s expert-level stuff. It’s a couple of weeks out, so consider it a hopeful, not a certainty.

Overall, the consistency is low, but there’s enough here for a few good sessions if you pick your days. Keep an eye on July 26th and August 2nd. When the ocean decides to cooperate, this place can deliver.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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11
1.5
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1.4
SE
10
1.3
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10
1.2
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10
1.1
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10
1.1
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10
1
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10
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
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14
0.7
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20
0.9
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13
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18
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
593
523
450
335
284
251
256
196
291
277
400
346
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497
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452
447
845
817
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
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High Tide
1:26AM0.32m
1:06PM0.43m
1:55AM0.35m
1:42PM0.47m
2:21AM0.39m
2:11PM0.50m
2:46AM0.42m
2:38PM0.53m
3:11AM0.45m
3:04PM0.54m
3:36AM0.48m
3:29PM0.55m
4:02AM0.50m
Low Tide
6:39AM0.21m
7:54PM0.14m
7:23AM0.18m
8:19PM0.10m
7:57AM0.14m
8:42PM0.06m
8:27AM0.12m
9:05PM0.04m
8:56AM0.09m
9:28PM0.01m
9:24AM0.08m
9:51PM0.00m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dondra Surf forecast

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

Dondra is 8 km (5 miles) from Matara. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Matara. Matara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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