Is October a good month to surf Arugam Bay?

October is outside Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in October?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in October?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 7.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.

Surf Arugam Bay in October

Surfing Arugam Bay in October: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 7.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

7.0 mm/day

Wind

10 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.1 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.4 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Arugam Bay in October

Offshore of Arugam Bay, waves in October average 1.1 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.4 m (5 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.

October in the context of Arugam Bay's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Arugam Bay?: October is outside Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in October?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in October?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 7.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.