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Dondra surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 08 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:
The surf forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 12th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | |
553 | 413 | 222 | 222 | 198 | 95 | 99 | 172 | 192 | 277 | 950 | 1096 | 1055 | 789 | 767 | 574 | 408 | 721 | 646 | 531 | 624 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | cross-on | cross | 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 | 5:20PM0.41m | 6:29AM0.30m | 6:18PM0.37m | 9:43AM0.31m | 8:49PM0.33m | 11:10AM0.36m | 10:49PM0.34m | 11:48AM0.43m | 11:49PM0.37m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:32AM0.39m | 12:54PM0.54m | 1:10AM0.41m | 1:28PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:22AM0.18m | 11:30AM0.24m | 2:10AM0.20m | 2:49PM0.28m | 4:08AM0.19m | 5:16PM0.23m | 5:07AM0.15m | 6:09PM0.17m | 5:47AM0.12m | 6:48PM0.12m | 6:23AM0.09m | 7:23PM0.08m | 6:58AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | 6:15 |
5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 8 | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 |
34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 553 | 413 | 222 | 222 | 175 | 69 | 35 | 172 | 85 | 144 | 950 | 1096 | 1055 | 789 | 767 | 574 | 384 | 721 | 646 | 531 | 624 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 7 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSE 9 | S 16 |
| kJ | 21 | 61 | 75 | 75 | 59 | 72 | 99 | 39 | 192 | 229 | 33 | 23 | 10 | 179 | 13 | 415 | 170 | 59 | 127 | 8 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 59 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 31 | 30 | 277 | — | — | 8 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 63 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 96 | 198 | 95 | 41 | 14 | — | — | 183 | 228 | 189 | — | 160 | — | 408 | 300 | 348 | 359 | 261 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 0 | 390 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 167 | 0 | 41 | 16 | 125 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 41 | 175 | 175 | 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.
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