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Trincomalee surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 +0530Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Trincomalee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Trincomalee sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trincomalee this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Trincomalee in the next 16 days are 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trincomalee over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 17 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:45PM 0.50 | 4:40AM 0.40 | 4:49PM 0.52 | 5:41AM 0.45 | 5:38PM 0.54 | 6:25AM 0.51 | 6:20PM 0.56 | 7:04AM 0.56 | 6:57PM 0.58 | 7:40AM 0.61 | 7:34PM 0.59 | 8:16AM 0.65 | 8:11PM 0.59 | 8:54AM 0.67 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:24PM 0.27 | 9:42AM 0.27 | 11:10PM 0.22 | 10:56AM 0.25 | 11:47PM 0.17 | 11:51AM 0.21 | 12:24AM 0.12 | 12:39PM 0.18 | 1:00AM 0.07 | 1:23PM 0.14 | 1:37AM 0.04 | 2:07PM 0.12 | 2:15AM 0.02 | ||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | ||
| Sunset | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | ||
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in East Sri Lanka? If you are looking for accommodation near Trincomalee, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Sri Lanka, consider staying in Trincomalee which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around East Sri Lanka where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Vavuniya which is 86 km (53 miles) away, Eravur Town and Anuradhapura.
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