Is April a good month to surf Weligama?

Yes — April falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).

How warm is the sea in Weligama in April?

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

What is the weather like in Weligama in April?

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 6.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Weligama in April

Surfing Weligama in April: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 30°C, 6.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

6.0 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

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

Surf size in Weligama in April

Offshore of Weligama, waves in April average 1.5 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.7 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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.

April in the context of Weligama's surf season

Weligama's main surf season runs November–April. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Weligama?: Yes — April falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).
How warm is the sea in Weligama in April?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in April?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 6.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.