
Surf Forecasts:
Metigama Right surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, S swell with 2,117 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Metigama Right this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Metigama Right in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Metigama Right over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1929 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1840 | 806 | 1571 | 877 | 1929 | 734 | 636 | 613 | 736 | 1454 | 921 | 1021 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:40AM0.45m | 6:06PM0.33m | 7:44AM0.41m | 6:33PM0.27m | 10:22AM0.39m | 00:30AM0.27m | 12:22PM0.43m | 1:20AM0.33m | 1:14PM0.47m | 1:54AM0.40m | 1:51PM0.51m | 2:26AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.09m | 12:58PM0.21m | 00:21AM0.14m | 2:59PM0.26m | 1:08AM0.20m | 7:02PM0.21m | 5:06AM0.22m | 7:27PM0.15m | 6:45AM0.18m | 7:53PM0.10m | 7:36AM0.13m | 8:19PM0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 7 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 17 | S 12 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 |
1929 | 1450 | 1531 | 871 | 931 | 918 | 957 | 1840 | 806 | 1571 | 877 | 1929 | 387 | 636 | 613 | 521 | 712 | 364 | 1021 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 13 | — | S 11 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 26 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 10 |
— | 149 | — | 216 | 670 | 635 | 543 | — | 286 | 179 | 398 | 66 | 734 | 286 | 275 | 736 | 1454 | 921 | 155 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | W 14 | — | S 18 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 26 | SSE 9 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSE 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 190 | — | — | 4 | — | 224 | — | 85 | 66 | 50 | 301 | 526 | 169 | 66 | 399 | 157 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
282 | 341 | 331 | 403 | 428 | 440 | 416 | 276 | 276 | 243 | 276 | 258 | 236 | 215 | 196 | 170 | 153 | 148 | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 180 | 180 | 188 | 164 | 154 | 188 | 180 | 184 | 188 | 188 | 180 | 188 | 180 | 180 | 188 | 187 | 382 | 377 |
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Information about the Metigama Right Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Metigama Right provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Metigama Right can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Metigama Right 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 (Metigama Right) 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 Metigama Right 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.
Metigama Right is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Weligama. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Weligama. Weligama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











