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Dondra surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 05 Sep 2025 +0530
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 Monday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 12 days are 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 874 | 853 | 868 | 569 | 601 | 666 | 1066 | 1147 | 1127 | 940 | 1147 | 1118 | 968 | 1011 | 821 | 707 | 507 | 551 | 523 | 779 | 788 | ||
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- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:03AM 0.46 | 1:57PM 0.53 | 2:25AM 0.52 | 2:23PM 0.55 | 2:49AM 0.56 | 2:49PM 0.55 | 3:15AM 0.60 | 3:15PM 0.54 | 3:41AM 0.61 | 3:41PM 0.52 | 4:08AM 0.60 | 4:06PM 0.49 | 4:35AM 0.56 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:56PM 0.05 | 7:53AM 0.09 | 8:15PM 0.01 | 8:22AM 0.05 | 8:36PM -0.02 | 8:52AM 0.03 | 8:58PM -0.04 | 9:21AM 0.02 | 9:21PM -0.04 | 9:50AM 0.03 | 9:45PM -0.03 | 10:18AM 0.05 | 10:09PM 0.00 | 10:46AM 0.09 | |||||||||
Fri 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | ||
| Sunset | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | ||
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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). 1.4m 6s windswell from the W with a 0.7m 15s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.7m 10s swell from the SSE as well as a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the SSW. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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