Is January a good month to surf Weligama?

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

How warm is the sea in Weligama in January?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Weligama in January?

Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.

Surf Weligama in January

Surfing Weligama in January: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 28°C, 3.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

26°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

3.0 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From ESE (113°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in January, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Weligama in January

Offshore of Weligama, waves in January average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.7 m — the 10th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the ESE.

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.

January in the context of Weligama's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Weligama?: Yes — January falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).
How warm is the sea in Weligama in January?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in January?: Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.