When is the best time to surf Weligama?

Surf in Weligama is most reliable from November–April. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Weligama?

Sea temperature in Weligama averages 28°C in August and 30°C in April. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Weligama good for beginners?

Yes — Weligama has reef breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Weligama with a team in another time zone?

Weligama runs on Asia/Colombo. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2.5 hours of shared workday with London, 3.5 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 2.5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Weligama, Sri Lanka

Surf Weligama, Sri Lanka: reef breaks and beach breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf November–April, sea 28°C–30°C.

Waves

reef breaks and beach breaks

Suits

beginner and intermediate surfers

Best surf months

November–April

Sea temperature

28–30°C

Surf season in Weligama, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	In season	1.4	11 s ESE	26	28	3.0
February	In season	1.4	11 s ESE	27	28	2.8
March	In season	1.3	12 s S	28	29	3.5
April	In season	1.5	13 s S	28	30	6.0
May	–	2.0	12 s SSW	28	29	6.3
June	–	2.2	13 s SW	27	28	3.5
July	–	2.3	13 s SW	27	28	2.9
August	–	2.2	13 s SSW	27	28	3.7
September	–	2.0	12 s SSW	27	28	5.4
October	–	1.8	12 s SSW	27	28	7.5
November	In season	1.4	11 s S	27	29	9.5
December	In season	1.4	11 s S	26	29	6.2

Surf spots near Weligama

Weligama Baybeach break · beginner surfers

Working remotely from Weligama

Weligama is on Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New Yorknone
San Francisconone
London2.5 h
Berlin3.5 h
Sydney2.5 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Weligama?: Surf in Weligama is most reliable from November–April. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Weligama?: Sea temperature in Weligama averages 28°C in August and 30°C in April. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Weligama good for beginners?: Yes — Weligama has reef breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Weligama with a team in another time zone?: Weligama runs on Asia/Colombo. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2.5 hours of shared workday with London, 3.5 hours of shared workday with Berlin and 2.5 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

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