Pottuvil Point Surf Break
Lat Long: 6.90° N 81.85° E

Pottuvil Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Pottuvil Point

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pottuvil Point sea temperature is
30.1° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Pottuvil Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pottuvil Point surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,344 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pottuvil Point this week:

The surf forecast for Pottuvil Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pottuvil Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 6th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pottuvil Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
7
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
19
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
375
443
433
406
288
295
329
256
147
286
288
348
172
215
317
190
354
527
1344
1208
1149
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
NW
5
SSE
20
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
0
S
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:31AM0.17m
10:47AM0.18m
11:10AM0.19m
11:38AM0.20m
12:11PM0.21m
3:44AM0.14m
12:47PM0.21m
4:08AM0.15m
1:24PM0.21m
Low Tide
00:08AM0.04m
00:36AM0.05m
00:49AM0.07m
8:20PM0.07m
7:58PM0.05m
8:14PM0.02m
6:14AM0.13m
8:41PM0.01m
7:31AM0.14m
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part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
 mm
2
2
2
Temp °C
28
32
32
29
32
32
27
29
31
29
32
33
29
32
33
29
32
33
29
32
33
Feels °C
29
35
35
31
34
34
27
31
33
31
33
36
30
33
35
29
33
34
29
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
S
18
1.5
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.5
S
16
Energy kJ
194
190
433
291
288
201
125
122
100
92
288
348
172
215
149
137
169
527
1344
1208
1149
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
24
0.5
S
21
0.5
S
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.3
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
19
0.7
S
15
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
375
443
108
233
198
295
329
256
147
286
72
12
31
45
56
190
354
215
35
47
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
S
18
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
18
0.1
S
21
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
84
16
36
32
80
64
188
163
107
68
12
12
26
9
41
77
38
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
S
9
1.9
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
7
1.4
SW
6
1.2
SSW
6
2.1
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.9
SSW
7
Energy kJ
135
88
269
406
281
289
85
59
82
109
80
273
159
99
317
147
110
339
177
161
319
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1161
0
0
0
0
0
1068
0
0
1068
1049
604
1161
1068
678
Best forecast wave conditions in East Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Sri Lanka
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
9
6
8
8
7
6
5
9
9
8
9
5
8
5
6
8
8
9
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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 16 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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