Is May a good month to surf Arugam Bay?

Yes — May falls in Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September).

How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in May?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in May?

Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 4.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Arugam Bay in May

Surfing Arugam Bay in May: in the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 30°C, 4.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

29°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

4.2 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Arugam Bay in May

Offshore of Arugam Bay, waves in May average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 5th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 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.

May in the context of Arugam Bay's surf season

Arugam Bay's main surf season runs May–September. May is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good month to surf Arugam Bay?: Yes — May falls in Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September).
How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in May?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in May?: Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 4.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.