Trincomalee surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 +0530
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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
27.1° 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 12 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Trincomalee over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.7
E
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)101099111111611101010999777699
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)249881110544344643251817881137455382823
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
N
15
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.74
7:39AM
0.55
8:27PM
0.76
8:19AM
0.55
9:02PM
0.76
8:57AM
0.55
9:35PM
0.76
9:34AM
0.55
10:07PM
0.75
10:13AM
0.55
10:38PM
0.74
10:54AM
0.54
11:08PM
0.72
11:41AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:13AM
0.34
1:15PM
0.23
2:41AM
0.33
1:48PM
0.22
3:09AM
0.32
2:22PM
0.22
3:39AM
0.31
2:58PM
0.23
4:13AM
0.30
3:37PM
0.25
4:51AM
0.28
4:17PM
0.27
5:33AM
0.27
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15
Sunset5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52--
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clear
Rain (mm)
21-------------------
Temp. °C262626262626262625252525252525252525262626
Feels °C (?)252525252525252524232525242425252524262524
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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 12 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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