Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

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Sunrise in 5h 19m

Sunrise tomorrow ~12:24 AM

Tomorrow > Today

Today scores 6.4, but tomorrow climbs to 8.8 during the 1 AM–2 AM window. Plan around it.

5-day

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5.8/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

5 AM–6 AM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

4.8 ft→

Sweet spot 2–6 ft

Period

9s↑

Sweet spot 9–14 s

Wind

16 mph SW→

Cross-shore

Tide

Next · Low 05:39 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka

MAYBE

Peak window

5 AM–6 AM

Outside daylight — wait for sunrise to surf

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height4.8 ft

Swell period9s

WindCross-shore 16 mph

Current: 4.8 ft @ 9s • 16 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell wind is starting to hurt shape a bit

Next 12 hours

Peak window 5 AM–6 AM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 4.8 ft with cross winds. If you go, 5 AM–6 AM looks the cleanest stretch.

7 PM

5.84.8ft

8 PM

5.84.7ft

9 PM

7.34.6ft

10 PM

7.34.6ft

11 PM

7.34.5ft

12 AM

7.34.5ft

1 AM

8.34.5ft

2 AM

8.34.5ft

3 AM

8.34.6ft

4 AM

8.64.6ft

5 AM

8.04.6ft

6 AM

9.54.6ft

Sunrise 12:24 AM Sunset 12:52 PM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

8.8/10

Sunday, Jul 19 • 1 AM–2 AM

Wave 4.6 ft

Period 13s

Wind max 22 mph

Temp 79–96°F

Saturday, Jul 18

6.4 / 10

Best: 12 AM–1 AM

Wave: 4.6 ft

Period: 6s

Wind max: 19 mph

Sunday, Jul 19

8.8 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 4.6 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 22 mph

Monday, Jul 20

7.3 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 5.6 ft

Period: 18s

Wind max: 22 mph

Tuesday, Jul 21

7.5 / 10

Best: 1 AM–2 AM

Wave: 5.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 21 mph

Wednesday, Jul 22

7.3 / 10

Best: 9 PM–10 PM

Wave: 4.8 ft

Period: 14s

Wind max: 31 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Saturday, Jul 18	12 AM–1 AM	6.4	4.6 ft	6s	19 mph	—
Sunday, Jul 19	1 AM–2 AM	8.8	4.6 ft	13s	22 mph	79–96°F
Monday, Jul 20	1 AM–2 AM	7.3	5.6 ft	18s	22 mph	79–94°F
Tuesday, Jul 21	1 AM–2 AM	7.5	5.0 ft	15s	21 mph	80–94°F
Wednesday, Jul 22	9 PM–10 PM	7.3	4.8 ft	14s	31 mph	80–94°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Baby Point and Whiskey Point on smaller days are A-Bay's friendlier waves — long, mellow, sand-and-rock-bottom rights perfect for advancing beginners. Take a lesson at Main Point first.

What to avoid

Don't try Main Point on any size beyond chest-high — it's contested by competent regulars and the lineup gets territorial. Don't swim or surf in the lagoons (real crocodile risk).

Best beginner conditions

Knee-to-chest SW swell, 10s+ period, light W wind, mid tide. May–September monsoon season delivers the most consistent friendly conditions.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes