Is July a good month to surf Weligama?

July is outside Weligama's main surf season (November–April), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Weligama in July?

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

What is the weather like in Weligama in July?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Weligama in July

Surfing Weligama in July: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 28°C, 2.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

2.9 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.3 m (8 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.8 m (9 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SW (225°)

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

Surf size in Weligama in July

Offshore of Weligama, waves in July average 2.3 m (8 ft), above the year-round average of 1.7 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.8 m (9 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SW.

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.

July in the context of Weligama's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Weligama?: July is outside Weligama's main surf season (November–April), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Weligama in July?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in July?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.