Arugam Bay in November
November is a fair month for surfing at Arugam Bay; the best time is June–September.
Plan your trip to Arugam BayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 26 rainy days
Arugam BayEastern Province, Sri LankaIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ BTC 98 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in November
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WeligamaSri Lanka · 183 km away · water 29°C1.3 m waves2
Goa – AshwemIndia · 1320 km away · water 29°C0.7 m waves3
ThulusdhooMaldives · 946 km away · water 29°C0.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in November →Schools and camps near Arugam Bay
- EastWind Surf Camp 0.4 km
- Arugambay Surf Resort 0.5 km
- East Surf Cabanas 0.7 km
- Surf Gangs Hostel Budget Room 0.7 km
- Surf Gangs Hotel 0.7 km
- Surf Beach Hotel 1 km
- and 3 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is November a good time for surfing at Arugam Bay?
November is a fair month for surfing at Arugam Bay; the best time is June–September. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Arugam Bay in November?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arugam Bay in November?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arugam Bay in November?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 26 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Weligama (1.3 m waves), Goa – Ashwem (0.7 m waves) & Thulusdhoo (0.9 m waves).