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Sri Lanka surfForecast / Bali – The Bukit / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sri Lanka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sri Lanka sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sri Lanka this week:
The surf forecast for Sri Lanka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sri Lanka in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sri Lanka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
663 | 1437 | 1496 | 1257 | 1083 | 879 | 866 | 841 | 569 | 1045 | 1658 | 1419 | 1241 | 854 | 744 | 558 | 459 | 444 | 469 | 587 | 523 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:31PM1.91m | 8:27AM2.45m | 9:18PM2.02m | 9:05AM2.65m | 10:00PM2.08m | 9:43AM2.81m | 10:42PM2.11m | 10:23AM2.90m | 11:23PM2.09m | 11:05AM2.90m | 00:05AM2.04m | 11:48AM2.81m | 00:50AM1.97m | 12:34PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.79m | 3:06PM0.31m | 2:49AM0.71m | 3:47PM0.07m | 3:28AM0.65m | 4:28PM-0.08m | 4:07AM0.60m | 5:10PM-0.14m | 4:47AM0.58m | 5:53PM-0.09m | 5:30AM0.62m | 6:37PM0.03m | 6:15AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | 6:06 |
— | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 663 | 1437 | 1496 | 1257 | 1083 | 879 | 866 | 841 | 569 | 1045 | 1658 | 1419 | 1241 | 854 | 744 | 558 | 459 | 444 | 349 | 587 | 523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 329 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 14 | 427 | 227 | 22 | 21 | 45 | 60 | 96 | 155 | 255 | 268 | 469 | 234 | 186 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | SW 20 | W 9 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 14 | — | — | — | 98 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 116 | 96 | 126 | 109 | 72 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Sri Lanka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sri Lanka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sri Lanka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sri Lanka 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 (Sri Lanka) 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 Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lanka is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Kuta. If you plan a holiday in The Bukit - Bali, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kuta. Kuta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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