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Dondra surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 12 days are 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 425 | 1338 | 796 | 775 | 985 | 808 | 704 | 534 | 448 | 413 | 900 | 798 | 788 | 679 | 449 | 400 | 257 | 526 | 1187 | 1159 | 1278 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:35AM 0.32 | 12:37PM 0.38 | 1:26AM 0.39 | 1:04PM 0.43 | 1:40AM 0.44 | 1:29PM 0.47 | 1:59AM 0.49 | 1:53PM 0.50 | 2:18AM 0.53 | 2:16PM 0.52 | 2:38AM 0.56 | 2:38PM 0.52 | 2:58AM 0.57 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:13PM 0.21 | 6:46AM 0.25 | 7:09PM 0.15 | 7:10AM 0.19 | 7:25PM 0.09 | 7:33AM 0.14 | 7:44PM 0.05 | 7:57AM 0.09 | 8:04PM 0.02 | 8:20AM 0.06 | 8:23PM -0.00 | 8:42AM 0.04 | 8:43PM -0.01 | 9:04AM 0.03 | |||||||||
Tue 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West
Still cross-shore at Dondra (light winds from the WSW at Galle 44 km from Dondra). 1.3m 6s windswell from the WSW with a 1.2m 11s groundswell from the S and a 0.5m 17s long period groundswell, also from the S. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
44 km away, 2 h 30 min ago
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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 12 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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