Weligama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Weligama.

First off, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a pretty long run of average to poor conditions starting right now. The consistent W wind is blowing cross-shore, which puts a real chop on the surface, and the energy is just not there. From Sunday the 12th right through to the 20th, the surf is mostly marginal at best, with the combined energy sitting between 437 and 893 – that’s weak to moderate. The swell is small, generally under 3 ft, and the period is all over the place, but the wind is the real killer. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The first real standout arrives on Monday the 20th of July. We start to see a pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 5 ft in the morning, building to 6 ft by the afternoon, straight out of the S. The period is a solid 17 to 18 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy rockets up to 1861 (strong). However, the wind is still cross-shore from the W at 12 mph, so it’s not going to be the cleanest. That 6 ft on the afternoon is getting into the range where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the advanced crew, that’s the best energy in the window. The 6 ft S swell at 17 seconds will be solid, but the cross-shore wind will stop it being truly epic.

The second real highlight, and probably the best bet for clean waves, comes on Saturday the 25th of July. The morning shows a 3 ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the W at 16 mph. That’s the cleanest wind we see in the whole forecast. The combined energy is 1105 (moderate). The afternoon gets even better on the wind front, still cross-off from the WNW at 16 mph, with the same 3 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. Energy is 1111. This is the pick of the month. It’s the cleanest, most lined-up option. The size is friendly for all abilities, but remember, that long period groundswell can make beach breaks a bit straight. Here at Weligama, a beach and reef setup, it should still offer some nice walls. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so expect some company.

The rest of the second week is more of the same cross-shore wind and inconsistent energy. If you’re looking for the best shot, Saturday the 25th is the day to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one that’s got me excited.

Rusty, signing off.

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