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Unawatuna surfForecast / West / Sri Lanka
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 03 Aug 2025 +0530
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Unawatuna this week:
The surf forecast for Unawatuna over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Unawatuna in the next 12 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 04) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Unawatuna over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sun 10 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
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| Energy (?) | 2700 | 1591 | 1416 | 1324 | 1220 | 1352 | 1440 | 1367 | 1428 | 1290 | 1041 | 913 | 904 | 998 | 766 | 464 | 470 | 613 | 414 | 596 | 565 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore 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 / height (m) | 10:31AM 0.34 | 11:24PM 0.21 | 12:11PM 0.37 | 1:03AM 0.26 | 1:03PM 0.42 | 1:42AM 0.31 | 1:41PM 0.47 | 2:14AM 0.37 | 2:15PM 0.50 | 2:45AM 0.42 | 2:47PM 0.53 | 3:16AM 0.47 | 3:19PM 0.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:20AM 0.15 | 7:09PM 0.17 | 5:18AM 0.18 | 7:41PM 0.12 | 6:42AM 0.15 | 8:06PM 0.07 | 7:26AM 0.11 | 8:27PM 0.03 | 8:01AM 0.07 | 8:47PM -0.01 | 8:32AM 0.03 | 9:06PM -0.04 | 9:02AM 0.01 | |||||||||
Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sun 10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | |
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Rain (mm) | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for West
Cross-on wind has become cross-off at Unawatuna (light winds from the WSW at Galle 4 km from Unawatuna). 1.9m 8s swell from the W with a 1.1m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW and a 0.8m 10s swell from the SE as well as a 0.7m 13s groundswell from the SSW. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Unawatuna Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Unawatuna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Unawatuna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Unawatuna 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 (Unawatuna) 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 Unawatuna 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.
Unawatuna is 3 km (2 miles) from Galle. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Galle. Galle has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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