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Metigama Right surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Metigama Right surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Metigama Right sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Metigama Right this week:
The surf forecast for Metigama Right over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Metigama Right in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Metigama Right over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
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 kJ (?) | 85 | 175 | 121 | 111 | 85 | 128 | 227 | 214 | 269 | 344 | 301 | 297 | 198 | 151 | 129 | 164 | 233 | 134 | 206 | 191 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:26AM 0.53 | 3:49PM 0.62 | 3:51AM 0.50 | 4:15PM 0.60 | 4:15AM 0.47 | 4:42PM 0.55 | 4:38AM 0.42 | 5:08PM 0.49 | 4:58AM 0.37 | 5:34PM 0.42 | 5:06AM 0.31 | 5:55PM 0.35 | 2:17PM 0.30 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:34PM 0.00 | 9:28AM -0.04 | 10:01PM 0.02 | 9:52AM -0.02 | 10:29PM 0.05 | 10:16AM 0.02 | 10:56PM 0.10 | 10:38AM 0.07 | 11:24PM 0.16 | 10:56AM 0.14 | 11:56PM 0.22 | 10:52AM 0.21 | 7:43AM 0.23 | 6:39PM 0.28 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | |
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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.
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