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Matara surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Matara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matara sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matara this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Matara in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | |
350 | 261 | 415 | 523 | 151 | 178 | 221 | 299 | 273 | 309 | 241 | 186 | 367 | 353 | 305 | 342 | 431 | 443 | 431 | 413 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 2:36PM0.60m | 2:55AM0.44m | 3:11PM0.58m | 3:31AM0.44m | 3:45PM0.54m | 4:11AM0.42m | 4:20PM0.50m | 4:57AM0.39m | 4:56PM0.45m | 5:57AM0.36m | 5:37PM0.40m | 7:29AM0.34m | 6:37PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04PM0.04m | 8:45AM0.05m | 9:38PM0.05m | 9:21AM0.07m | 10:14PM0.07m | 9:59AM0.11m | 10:52PM0.09m | 10:40AM0.16m | 11:37PM0.12m | 11:29AM0.22m | 00:36AM0.15m | 12:54PM0.26m | 2:00AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 13 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 72 | 66 | 415 | 106 | 151 | 178 | 221 | 244 | 144 | 198 | 141 | 118 | 367 | 353 | 305 | 231 | 291 | 131 | 431 | 413 | 336 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 98 | 65 | 46 | 125 | 153 | 209 | 299 | 273 | 309 | 241 | 186 | 118 | 114 | 83 | 206 | 208 | 443 | 114 | 143 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 6 | SW 17 | SW 13 | — | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 10 | — | — | SE 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 40 | 82 | 33 | 59 | 92 | 127 | 84 | 70 | 52 | 31 | 142 | 83 | — | 106 | 47 | 46 | 18 | — | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 350 | 261 | 47 | 523 | 137 | 132 | 142 | 107 | 69 | 62 | 59 | 176 | 237 | 263 | 263 | 342 | 431 | 290 | 236 | 206 | 205 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 893 | 893 | 893 | 1174 | 1947 | 1174 | 177 | 1174 | 177 | 177 | 176 | 177 | 169 | 169 | 177 | 176 | 176 | 674 | 176 | 176 | 177 |
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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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