Kalutara South Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.57° N 79.96° E

Kalutara South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kalutara South sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.6° 

Kalutara South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kalutara South surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,753 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kalutara South this week:

The surf forecast for Kalutara South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kalutara South in the next 16 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 1st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
22
1.4
SSW
20
1.9
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
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15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
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14
1
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13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
326
264
361
725
1560
2753
1621
2064
1550
1245
811
687
542
331
331
307
505
407
461
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
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15
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
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WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:39AM0.59m
1:36PM0.62m
2:00AM0.65m
2:00PM0.63m
2:23AM0.70m
2:24PM0.63m
2:48AM0.73m
2:47PM0.62m
3:14AM0.74m
3:11PM0.59m
3:41AM0.72m
3:34PM0.56m
4:09AM0.68m
Low Tide
7:30PM0.07m
7:36AM0.10m
7:47PM0.03m
8:03AM0.06m
8:07PM-0.01m
8:31AM0.04m
8:28PM-0.03m
8:58AM0.03m
8:50PM-0.03m
9:26AM0.05m
9:13PM-0.03m
9:54AM0.09m
9:37PM0.00m
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5:58
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 mm
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Temp °C
27
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kalutara South Surf forecast

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

Kalutara South is 1 km (1 miles) from Kalutara. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kalutara. Kalutara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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