Is October a good month to surf Weligama?

October 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 October?

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

What is the weather like in Weligama in October?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 7.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Weligama in October

Surfing Weligama in October: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 28°C, 7.5 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

7.5 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.8 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.2 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

12 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

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

Surf size in Weligama in October

Offshore of Weligama, waves in October average 1.8 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.7 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.2 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 12 seconds from the SSW.

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.

October in the context of Weligama's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Weligama?: October 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 October?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Weligama in October?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 7.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.