Fishermans surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 09 May 2026 +0530
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Fishermans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fishermans sea temperature is
30.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fishermans this week:

The surf forecast for Fishermans over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fishermans in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 13th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fishermans over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
!
!
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
7
1.3
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.4
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
2
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1
S
13
1
S
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.9
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
198
149
89
83
155
173
210
772
882
763
631
1283
322
1325
1664
1632
361
411
1047
382
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
15
NW
15
W
15
W
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
W
15
W
20
W
10
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
W
30
W
20
W
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:19PM0.37m
9:37AM0.31m
8:47PM0.34m
11:08AM0.36m
10:47PM0.35m
11:47AM0.43m
11:47PM0.37m
12:20PM0.49m
00:31AM0.40m
12:54PM0.55m
1:08AM0.42m
1:27PM0.59m
1:43AM0.43m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.24m
2:09AM0.20m
2:41PM0.28m
4:07AM0.18m
5:13PM0.23m
5:06AM0.15m
6:07PM0.17m
5:46AM0.12m
6:46PM0.12m
6:22AM0.08m
7:22PM0.07m
6:57AM0.05m
7:56PM0.05m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
7
3
2
9
1
23
2
12
17
5
2
1
7
6
6
27
Temp °C
28
28
27
29
28
27
30
29
27
28
28
27
26
25
24
27
26
26
28
27
27
32
30
29
31
30
30
32
29
30
30
30
30
28
27
27
29
27
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
7
1.3
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
SW
6
1
SW
6
1.2
SW
7
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SW
7
0.6
S
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
8
1.6
SW
7
1.4
SW
7
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
8
Energy kJ
499
198
149
65
49
58
46
79
128
882
763
631
1283
309
186
1664
292
277
203
1047
294
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.3
SW
7
1.3
WSW
7
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
S
15
0.2
SSE
9
1
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
14
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
75
198
135
89
83
155
173
210
772
149
159
15
8
322
170
8
377
361
411
51
331
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
16
0.5
W
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
19
0.5
S
19
0.2
SSE
8
0.5
S
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
E
10
0.6
S
16
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
27
21
16
73
8
74
184
6
45
7
7
62
3
102
7
2
178
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
6
1.6
SW
6
1.3
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
0.8
WNW
6
1.6
WSW
7
2
SW
13
1.7
WSW
7
2.1
SW
14
1
WNW
6
1.9
SW
8
Energy kJ
79
194
126
64
112
150
163
199
50
251
1325
319
1632
78
382
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
374
189
0
16
181
0
141
141
1
189
1
16
181
0
0
1
21
4
1498
189
189
Best forecast wave conditions in West Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Fishermans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fishermans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fishermans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fishermans 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 (Fishermans) 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 Fishermans 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.

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