
Surf Forecasts:
Matara surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 906 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matara this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Matara in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the next couple weeks around Matara – a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent and rarely turns on properly. The models are giving it low marks across the board, so I’ll be straight with you: there’s no real standout session here. The whole 16-day window is filled with marginal surf, questionable tide windows, and a persistent moderate breeze. Even when the swell has some energy, the direction isn’t dialed in, and the conditions never quite come together for a proper day.
We kick off Monday 6 July through to Sunday 12 July. Swell sits around 4.6 ft to 5.9 ft, mostly from the west, with a period of 9–11 seconds. The wind is cross-off out of the west, so the
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
544 | 535 | 474 | 494 | 556 | 627 | 609 | 514 | 711 | 497 | 576 | 894 | 784 | 778 | 836 | 572 | 676 | 651 | 648 | 463 | 425 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:05AM0.44m | 5:48PM0.42m | 6:49AM0.44m | 6:27PM0.37m | 7:46AM0.43m | 7:21PM0.32m | 9:05AM0.43m | 9:02PM0.28m | 10:42AM0.44m | 11:27PM0.28m | 12:05PM0.46m | 00:51AM0.32m | 1:04PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40PM0.07m | 11:58AM0.17m | 00:12AM0.09m | 12:53PM0.20m | 00:49AM0.12m | 2:12PM0.22m | 1:39AM0.15m | 4:15PM0.23m | 3:00AM0.18m | 6:09PM0.19m | 4:52AM0.18m | 7:10PM0.15m | 6:19AM0.16m | 7:52PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
— | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 |
143 | 143 | 140 | 135 | 318 | 279 | 279 | 465 | 711 | 497 | 356 | 576 | 784 | 778 | 778 | 383 | 468 | 367 | 501 | 365 | 408 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
173 | 245 | 226 | 220 | 98 | 96 | 330 | 205 | 49 | 107 | 432 | 894 | 73 | 50 | 48 | 572 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 40 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | WNW 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 23 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
89 | — | 58 | 58 | 46 | 220 | 66 | 66 | 12 | 351 | 137 | 100 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 36 | 81 | 75 | 11 | 54 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
544 | 535 | 474 | 494 | 556 | 627 | 609 | 514 | 520 | 476 | 576 | — | 663 | 747 | 836 | 115 | 676 | 651 | 648 | 463 | 425 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 152 | 674 | 177 | 169 | 169 | 176 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 152 | 169 | 177 | 176 | 177 | 177 | 176 | 785 | 177 | 176 | 391 |
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Information about the Matara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matara 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 (Matara) 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 Matara 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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