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Mirissa surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 04 May 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mirissa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mirissa sea temperature is
30.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mirissa this week:
The surf forecast for Mirissa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mirissa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mirissa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | |
381 | 558 | 418 | 407 | 336 | 659 | 1133 | 798 | 768 | 674 | 553 | 553 | 413 | 273 | 222 | 175 | 98 | 99 | 172 | 192 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:41AM0.43m | 3:48PM0.52m | 4:07AM0.41m | 4:15PM0.49m | 4:37AM0.37m | 4:44PM0.46m | 5:16AM0.34m | 5:21PM0.42m | 6:26AM0.30m | 6:19PM0.37m | 9:37AM0.31m | 8:47PM0.34m | 11:08AM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:46PM0.06m | 9:29AM0.09m | 10:13PM0.08m | 9:53AM0.12m | 10:45PM0.11m | 10:17AM0.15m | 11:24PM0.15m | 10:45AM0.19m | 00:21AM0.18m | 11:29AM0.24m | 2:09AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.28m | 4:07AM0.18m | 5:13PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 |
16 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 7 |
 kJ | 381 | 558 | 418 | 407 | 253 | 659 | 1133 | 798 | 768 | 674 | 553 | 553 | 413 | 273 | 65 | 39 | 38 | 49 | 127 | 192 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 10 | SSW 22 | WSW 6 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 85 | 19 | 181 | 50 | 336 | 253 | 54 | 96 | 96 | 21 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 38 | 222 | 175 | 98 | 99 | 172 | 18 | 309 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | SSW 20 | WSW 6 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 20 | 9 | 32 | 349 | 41 | 44 | 7 | 66 | 75 | 85 | 60 | 59 | 41 | 76 | 54 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 50 | 145 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 170 | 146 | 121 | — | — | 35 | 25 | 17 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 16 | 102 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 120 | 120 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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Information about the Mirissa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mirissa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mirissa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mirissa 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 (Mirissa) 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 Mirissa 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.
Mirissa is 5 km (3 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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