Trincomalee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Trinco region over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with basically no surf to speak of for the first week and a half. From Sunday the 2nd right through to about Thursday the 14th of August, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell heights are barely a whisper – 0.3ft to 2ft – and the energy is just gutless, with readings like 6, 15, and 35 (combined energy of all swells directed here). You’re not gonna find a wave worth paddling for. The wind is mostly cross-off and fresh, so the water will look clean, but there’s just no push behind it. The only break we’ve got to talk about is Trincomalee, a point break that "rarely breaks" anyway, and this stretch proves it. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but even a beginner would be bored.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting right at the tail end of the window. We’re talking about Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of August. The swell finally lifts to 2ft, coming from the SSE, and the period stretches out to 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell building. The energy jumps into the three-digit range Saturday morning (161), and by Sunday it’s sitting at 123 to 130 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s moderate wave energy and finally something we can work with.

The standout here is Saturday the 15th. The morning shows 2ft of SSE swell with a 11-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the WSW at 15-18 mph. That’s clean, rideable, and the energy is the highest of the whole run (161). It’s still small, but for a spot that’s been flat for days, this is the best on offer. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°, which is about normal for this time of year. If you’re a longboarder or on a funboard, this is your moment. Don’t expect anything hollow, but you’ll get a long, gentle ride.

Monday the 17th holds similar size (2ft) and a longer period (12 seconds) from the SE, but the wind swings around to a light N breeze in the afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms. That’s a bit more unpredictable, but still worth a look if you missed Saturday.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a write-off. Don’t bother. But if you’ve got patience, the 15th and 16th of August finally offer some clean, small, long-period groundswell at Trincomalee. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only game in town.

Rusty.

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