Is September a good month to surf Arugam Bay?

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

How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in September?

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

What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in September?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.

Surf Arugam Bay in September

Surfing Arugam Bay in September: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 3.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

3.6 mm/day

Wind

13 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

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

Surf size in Arugam Bay in September

Offshore of Arugam Bay, waves in September average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.2 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 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.

September in the context of Arugam Bay's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Arugam Bay?: Yes — September falls in Arugam Bay's main surf season (May–September).
How warm is the sea in Arugam Bay in September?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Arugam Bay in September?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 3.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.