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Dondra surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 +0530
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Dondra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dondra sea temperature is
27.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:

The surf forecast for Dondra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 10th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 15th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 16th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.5
SW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)101310101010161514131311121010201817161514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7185686768658512311810211490988167432603556733537515
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
15
NE
5
E
5
SSE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
20
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
WSW
5
N
0
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrossglassglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34AM
0.34
6:37PM
0.37
4:56AM
0.29
8:40PM
0.33
2:52PM
0.29
12:57AM
0.38
2:02PM
0.33
1:25AM
0.43
2:08PM
0.37
1:49AM
0.48
2:24PM
0.42
2:13AM
0.52
2:44PM
0.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:15AM
0.22
11:42AM
0.17
12:51AM
0.27
11:13AM
0.22
8:32AM
0.21
6:28PM
0.27
7:58AM
0.17
7:10PM
0.22
8:05AM
0.12
7:38PM
0.17
8:20AM
0.07
8:05PM
0.12
8:38AM
0.03
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
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Sunset--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:19
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262727262727262827252727252427252827252827
Feels °C (?)302928282928303031292727282730283131283229
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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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