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Lat Long: 8.54° N 81.25° E

Trincomalee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trincomalee sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.6° 

Trincomalee surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Trincomalee surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trincomalee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Trincomalee in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trincomalee over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
7
2
15
16
28
29
17
17
17
17
17
17
26
34
74
88
90
104
98
79
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
W
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
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
7:22PM0.68m
7:10AM0.64m
7:56PM0.72m
7:45AM0.65m
8:31PM0.75m
8:22AM0.64m
9:08PM0.76m
9:01AM0.62m
9:48PM0.76m
9:44AM0.59m
10:32PM0.75m
10:34AM0.56m
11:22PM0.72m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.16m
1:02AM0.24m
1:11PM0.12m
1:44AM0.22m
1:48PM0.10m
2:27AM0.21m
2:26PM0.10m
3:12AM0.21m
3:06PM0.12m
4:00AM0.22m
3:48PM0.15m
4:54AM0.25m
4:34PM0.19m
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4
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9
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Temp °C
29
30
27
28
26
26
26
27
26
27
30
26
30
30
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31
30
27
30
31
27
Feels °C
29
31
30
28
26
25
26
28
27
27
30
25
29
29
26
30
29
27
31
34
28
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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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