Surf Forecasts:
Sri Lanka surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 28 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 28 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 Monday (Nov 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 16th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 28th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 28th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sri Lanka over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 653 | 551 | 485 | 659 | 604 | 575 | 1393 | 856 | 983 | 930 | 943 | 886 | 704 | 683 | 569 | 447 | 400 | 274 | 221 | 291 | 339 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.96m | 11:47PM2.47m | 12:40PM1.87m | 00:17AM2.34m | 1:16PM1.78m | 00:49AM2.18m | 2:00PM1.70m | 1:24AM2.01m | 3:01PM1.65m | 2:12AM1.82m | 4:27PM1.67m | 3:39AM1.65m | 5:51PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.74m | 6:30AM0.30m | 6:05PM0.84m | 7:04AM0.44m | 6:37PM0.96m | 7:41AM0.59m | 7:15PM1.11m | 8:25AM0.74m | 8:13PM1.25m | 9:22AM0.87m | 10:02PM1.31m | 10:38AM0.96m | 00:12AM1.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 653 | 551 | 485 | 659 | 604 | 414 | 1393 | 856 | 983 | 930 | 943 | 886 | 704 | 683 | 569 | 447 | 400 | 274 | 221 | 135 | 339 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 22 | SE 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | S 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | 9 | 10 | 125 | 329 | 575 | 163 | 333 | 11 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 64 | 121 | 291 | 131 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 20 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 40 | — | — | 18 | 15 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 15 | 16 | 36 | 25 | — | — | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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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.
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