
Surf Forecasts:
Dondra surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about what's happening at Dondra in feet and miles per hour. It's the only show in town, an inconsistent reef break, so we work with what we've got. Water temp is around 83°F, which is standard for this time of year.
The story for the first week is a persistent westerly breeze blowing around 15-16 mph. That gives us a cross-off wind, which keeps the faces clean. Wave heights will be in the 5 to 6 foot range, with the swell period building from a weak 7 seconds up to a more solid 11-12 seconds. The ocean's energy is moderate, getting up into a decent level by the end of the first week.
The window to circle on the calendar is the afternoon of Thursday, July 9th, and into Friday the 10th. We're looking at 6 foot waves from the west with a period of 11-12 seconds, which gives them some proper push and shape. The energy is strong for this spot, and with a clean cross-off breeze, it'll be the pick of the bunch. But that's expert territory on a reef at that size; you need to know what you're doing. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, but expect a few locals to be on it when it's looking this good.
After Sunday the 12th, things start to fade. Swell drops back below 5 feet and keeps shrinking into the second week, with the wind turning more cross-shore and messing up the surface. The period gets super long, over 15 seconds on one day, but on tiny waves that's just a tease. It gets pretty quiet from the 15th onwards with poor conditions and the wave energy dropping off a cliff. This spot goes quiet fast, and the second week is looking like a write-off.
Stick to that window around the 9th and 10th of July for your best shot. After that, it's time to find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 16 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
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293 | 270 | 358 | 387 | 524 | 544 | 484 | 408 | 492 | 514 | 504 | 504 | 633 | 711 | 573 | 708 | 898 | 963 | 1013 | 980 | 836 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM0.50m | 5:27AM0.44m | 5:13PM0.47m | 6:05AM0.44m | 5:48PM0.42m | 6:49AM0.44m | 6:27PM0.37m | 7:46AM0.43m | 7:21PM0.32m | 9:05AM0.43m | 9:02PM0.28m | 10:42AM0.44m | 11:27PM0.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.13m | 11:10PM0.05m | 11:15AM0.15m | 11:40PM0.07m | 11:58AM0.17m | 00:12AM0.09m | 12:53PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.12m | 2:12PM0.22m | 1:39AM0.15m | 4:15PM0.23m | 3:00AM0.18m | 6:09PM0.19m | 4:52AM0.18m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
261 | 152 | 143 | 143 | 140 | 143 | 143 | 140 | 135 | 124 | 121 | 279 | 465 | 711 | 497 | 356 | 894 | 678 | 678 | 668 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
125 | 264 | 211 | 200 | 211 | 173 | 245 | 226 | 220 | 318 | 279 | 330 | 205 | 68 | 146 | 457 | 100 | 71 | 52 | 47 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | WNW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 17 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — |
117 | 141 | 209 | 120 | 84 | 89 | — | 57 | 58 | 46 | 220 | 94 | 73 | 12 | 270 | 120 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
293 | 270 | 358 | 387 | 524 | 544 | 484 | 408 | 492 | 514 | 504 | 504 | 633 | 621 | 573 | 708 | 898 | 963 | 1013 | 980 | 836 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 174 | 175 | 167 | 175 | 175 | 167 | 167 | 175 | 167 | 174 | 174 | 395 | 125 | 125 | 139 | 125 | 125 | 746 | 167 | 174 |
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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.










