Trincomalee Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.54° N 81.25° E

Trincomalee Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Trincomalee sea temperature is
28.7° 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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Trincomalee this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Trincomalee in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 25th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a bit of a tough one. The only spot on the radar is Trincomalee, and it's a real "rarely breaks" kind of place, so we're in for a long wait.

Right now, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days of the forecast are a total write-off with tiny, weak swell. The real kicker is that Trincomalee is a point break that needs a very specific S swell to work, and it's getting a mix of SE and SW wind that just isn't cooperating. The water is a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.

We're looking at a string of days with "poor surf conditions" – from the 20th of July right through to the 24th, the swell is tiny, between 1.0ft and 2ft, with a short period around 8 seconds. The wave energy is basically nothing, kicking off at just 39 (weak) and staying well under 100. It's just not happening.

Now, there's a glimmer of hope on the 24th of July. The morning shows a combined energy of 117 (moderate), and it climbs through the weekend. The 26th of July (Sunday) is the standout. The clean, cross-off morning winds from the WSW at 16 mph will be beautiful, and the swell hits 3ft with a period of 11 seconds from the SE. Combined energy is a solid 198 (moderate). That's the best you're going to get. It's a point break, so that longer period should wrap in nicely.

But let's be real, the entire 16-day window is a mixed bag. The swell never gets above 3ft, and even when it builds, it's still a small wave. The winds are mostly cross-off, which is a bonus for cleanliness, but the swell is just too inconsistent. For a break that "rarely breaks," this is a long dry spell. If you're desperate, the 26th and 27th of July are the only mornings that look like they might offer a few fun, clean little waves. The rest of the time, you're better off waiting for a better forecast. It's a tough one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
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0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.8
SE
4
0.9
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
1
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.9
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
33
16
16
10
21
10
15
28
18
91
61
37
132
62
73
211
198
194
212
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
40
WSW
15
WSW
15
E
30
SW
15
WSW
15
ESE
30
SW
15
WSW
15
ESE
30
SW
15
W
15
E
35
SW
25
WSW
20
W
35
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
40
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:25AM0.46m
1:08PM0.48m
2:28AM0.46m
1:58PM0.43m
3:38AM0.47m
3:00PM0.39m
4:48AM0.49m
4:15PM0.37m
5:48AM0.52m
5:27PM0.37m
6:37AM0.55m
6:26PM0.38m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.12m
7:14AM0.25m
7:57PM0.14m
8:37AM0.28m
8:48PM0.16m
10:18AM0.29m
9:44PM0.17m
11:45AM0.28m
10:38PM0.17m
12:47PM0.26m
11:27PM0.16m
1:29PM0.23m
00:10AM0.15m
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rain showers
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5:54
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
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 mm
1
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Temp °C
33
28
32
33
29
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Feels °C
31
26
33
35
32
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33
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32
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33
31
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33
28
31
31
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.

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