Offshore StaysSurf Arugam Bay in August
Surfing Arugam Bay in August: in the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 29°C, 2.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
29°C
Sea temperature
29°C
Rain
2.2 mm/day
Wind
13 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.5 m (5 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.8 m (6 ft)+
Swell period
10 s
Main swell direction
From S (180°)
What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Arugam Bay in August
Offshore of Arugam Bay, waves in August average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the S.
These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.
August in the context of Arugam Bay's surf season
Arugam Bay's main surf season runs May–September. August is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is August a good month to surf Arugam Bay?
- Yes — August falls in Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September).
- How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in August?
- About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in August?
- Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.