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Whiskey Point surfForecast / East / Sri Lanka
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Whiskey Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whiskey Point sea temperature is
30.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whiskey Point this week:
The surf forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whiskey Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whiskey Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | |
78 | 118 | 156 | 251 | 248 | 218 | 204 | 137 | 131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 66 | 82 | 186 | 169 | 217 | 138 | 218 | 377 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:32PM0.21m | 3:54AM0.16m | 2:39PM0.20m | 4:18AM0.16m | 2:47PM0.20m | 4:42AM0.16m | 2:53PM0.19m | 5:09AM0.16m | 2:58PM0.19m | 5:43AM0.15m | 3:00PM0.19m | 6:52AM0.14m | 2:58PM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:27PM0.02m | 8:48AM0.10m | 9:39PM0.02m | 9:06AM0.11m | 9:53PM0.01m | 9:20AM0.12m | 10:08PM0.02m | 9:24AM0.13m | 10:27PM0.02m | 9:16AM0.13m | 10:49PM0.03m | 8:28AM0.14m | 11:17PM0.04m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
61 | 31 | 72 | 73 | 248 | 218 | 204 | 137 | 131 | 117 | 113 | 79 | 66 | 82 | 186 | 169 | 217 | 138 | 207 | 377 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 |
50 | 49 | 156 | 251 | 70 | 42 | 38 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 44 | 67 | 77 | 58 | 33 | 9 | 218 | 42 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SE 8 | S 17 | SW 6 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
78 | 118 | 79 | 44 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 40 | 15 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 68 | 120 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1094 | 60 | 203 | 203 | 176 | 947 | 203 | 947 | 1215 | 203 | 176 | 949 | 947 | 561 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Whiskey Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whiskey Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whiskey Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whiskey Point 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 (Whiskey Point) 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 Whiskey Point 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.











