Offshore Stays

Surf Weligama in November

Surfing Weligama in November: in the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 29°C, 9.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

9.5 mm/day

Wind

13 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From S (180°)

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

Surf size in Weligama in November

Offshore of Weligama, waves in November average 1.4 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.7 m — the 9th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 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.

November in the context of Weligama's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Weligama?
Yes — November falls in Weligama's main surf season (November–April).
How warm is the sea in Weligama in November?
About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in November?
Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 9.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 5.5°N 80.5°E), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.