Pottuvil Point surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 +0530
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Pottuvil Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pottuvil Point sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pottuvil Point this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pottuvil Point in the next 12 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pottuvil Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
SSE
0.9
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
E
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SSE
1
NNE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)131311101066615141396666616201518
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)137168128102776264171421368866727979831029914984273
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
N
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:57PM
0.16
5:52PM
0.16
4:52PM
0.17
12:19AM
0.15
4:33PM
0.18
1:20AM
0.16
4:33PM
0.18
1:53AM
0.17
4:43PM
0.19
2:23AM
0.18
4:59PM
0.19
2:47AM
0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:52AM
0.06
8:32AM
0.05
10:02PM
0.15
8:39AM
0.03
9:37PM
0.14
8:56AM
0.02
9:38PM
0.14
9:17AM
0.01
9:48PM
0.13
9:39AM
-0.00
10:05PM
0.13
10:00AM
-0.01
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:01--6:02--6:02--6:04--6:04--6:05--6:05--
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
121-3--321411--------
Temp. °C272627272627282627272627262527282527272626
Feels °C (?)303029292928292829282828262626272627262626
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Information about the Pottuvil Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pottuvil Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pottuvil Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pottuvil Point 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 (Pottuvil Point) 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 Pottuvil Point 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Sri Lanka? If you are looking for accommodation near Pottuvil Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Sri Lanka, consider staying in Ampara which is 47 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around East Sri Lanka where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kalmunai which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Badulla and Batticaloa.

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