
Surf Forecasts:
Trincomalee surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trincomalee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Trincomalee in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trincomalee over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let's have a look at this one. I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for Trincomalee, and to be honest, it's a tough one to get excited about.
First off, we've got a long gap here. There isn't a single recommendation across the entire 16-day run, from the 14th of July right through to the 29th. The guidance file calls Trincomalee a point break that *rarely breaks*, and the data backs that up. Every single entry is marked as "poor surf conditions." The energy is weak across the board – we're looking at combined energy values mostly in the low teens and twenties (30 to 30 (ft?)), only creeping into moderate territory on the 25th with a reading of 118 (ft?).
The swell is tiny. For most of the period, we're talking about little 0.6ft to 2ft waves from the SSE or SE. The period is short, mostly 8 to 10 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. The wind is a constant cross-off from the WSW, which isn't doing us any favours for quality. There's a couple of glimmers on the 26th afternoon and the 29th morning where we get glassy conditions, but even then the swell is only 2ft with no energy behind it.
The water temperature is sitting at 83°F with a normal anomaly for this time of year, but that doesn't help the surf. The biggest hope is on the 27th of July, when the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SE with energy hitting 243 (ft?), but it's still labelled "poor surf conditions" and the wind is a moderate cross-off breeze.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, this is a flat spell. With the break being so sheltered and needing a specific S swell to work, and it *rarely breaking* anyway, a run of poor conditions like this is just the norm for the area at this time of year. Don't even bother with a paddle – if it's windy, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than a surfboard. A blank run like this isn't unusual here, so keep an eye on the longer-range forecasts, but right now, there's nothing to chase.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 16 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 7 | 16 | 34 | 19 | 19 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:21PM0.46m | 8:56AM0.69m | 9:12PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.69m | 10:01PM0.48m | 10:20AM0.67m | 10:50PM0.48m | 11:01AM0.64m | 11:39PM0.47m | 11:42AM0.59m | 00:30AM0.46m | 12:24PM0.54m | 1:25AM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.09m | 2:09AM0.03m | 3:22PM0.07m | 2:58AM0.04m | 4:09PM0.06m | 3:46AM0.07m | 4:55PM0.06m | 4:32AM0.10m | 5:40PM0.07m | 5:20AM0.15m | 6:25PM0.09m | 6:12AM0.20m | 7:10PM0.12m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
10 | 16 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 31 | 5 | 16 | 34 | 19 | 18 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | S 21 | NW 4 | S 18 | SE 8 |
5 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 14 | S 17 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 17 | S 19 | SE 9 | S 17 |
15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | ESE 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 |
3 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 410 | 907 | 194 | 467 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 958 | 194 | 410 | 797 | 194 | 194 | 343 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 958 | 194 |
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Information about the Trincomalee Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Trincomalee provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Trincomalee can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Trincomalee 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 (Trincomalee) 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 Trincomalee 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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