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Okanda surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
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Okanda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Okanda sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Okanda this week:
The surf forecast for Okanda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Okanda in the next 16 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Okanda over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 18 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 184 | 173 | 169 | 215 | 121 | 186 | 170 | 137 | 131 | 270 | 167 | 220 | 181 | 127 | 117 | 81 | 77 | 73 | 69 | 106 | 103 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | |
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Low Tide / height (m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | |
Rain (mm) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | |
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Information about the Okanda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Okanda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Okanda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Okanda 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 (Okanda) 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 Okanda 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.
Okanda is 63 km (39 miles) from Hambantota. If you plan a holiday in East Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hambantota. Hambantota has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












