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Arugam Bay

Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

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Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's most famous surf destination—a long, peeling right-hand point break on the island's remote east coast. During the SW monsoon season (April-October), consistent swells wrap into this laid-back beach town, offering mellow but quality waves perfect for longboarders and intermediate surfers. The vibe is pure tropical backpacker paradise: coconut curries, beach shacks, and yoga retreats. It gets crowded in peak season, but the waves keep rolling.

Arugam Bay surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today15

Firing

1.6mSSW@16s

6km/h

1.6m@16s

6km/h

Wed16

Good

1.2mS@14s

9km/h

1.2m@14s

9km/h

Thu17

Fair

1.0mS@15s

19km/h

1.0m@15s

19km/h

Fri18

Fair

0.9mS@15s

12km/h

0.9m@15s

12km/h

Sat19

Fair

1.4mSSW@16s

12km/h

1.4m@16s

12km/h

Sun20

Good

1.5mS@16s

10km/h

1.5m@16s

10km/h

Mon21

Fair

1.1mS@15s

16km/h

1.1m@15s

16km/h

Tue22

Fair

1.0mS@15s

20km/h

1.0m@15s

20km/h

Wed23

Poor

0.8mSSE@13s

24km/h

0.8m@13s

24km/h

Thu24

Poor

0.6mS@14s

25km/h

0.6m@14s

25km/h

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 5 km/h

Swell

1.6m

SSW(195°)

Score: 25/25

Period

16s

Long period groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

6km/h

E(97°)

Score: 16/25

Weather

28°C

0.4mm100%

First light 5:23amSunrise 5:53amSunset 6:02pmLast light 6:32pm

Secondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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tidem

3:30am0.2m

10:30am0.1m

3:30pm0.1m

7:30pm0.1m

2:30am0.1m

9:30am0.1m

1:30pm0.1m

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2:00pm0.1m

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2:30am0.2m

8:10am0.1m

2:00pm0.2m

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1:30pm0.1m

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3:30am0.2m

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3:00pm0.1m

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4:00am0.2m

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2:30pm0.2m

9:00pm0.1m

Night

Tide times today

3:30 am

High tide - 0.17m

10:30 am

Low tide - 0.10m

12:30 pm

High tide - 0.11m

3:30 pm

High tide - 0.13m

Times shown in spot-local time.+1 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

Firing

Components

Swell Direction15/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind16/25

Raw Score81/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

Adjusted Score80/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score80

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: S (180°)
Direction range: 150° - 210°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Offshore range: 270° - 360°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: 5-6hr drive from Colombo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Arugam Bay?

The Arugam Bay profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Arugam Bay?

The Arugam Bay profile uses wind from NW (315°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 270° to 360°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Arugam Bay?

The Arugam Bay scoring profile favors swell from S (150° to 210°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.