Arugam Bay in October
October is a good month for surfing at Arugam Bay (best: 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: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 25 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 October
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Goa – AshwemIndia · 1320 km away · water 29°C1 m waves2
ThulusdhooMaldives · 946 km away · water 29°C1.2 m waves3
WeligamaSri Lanka · 183 km away · water 29°C1.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in October →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 October a good time for surfing at Arugam Bay?
October is a good month for surfing at Arugam Bay (best: June–September). Waves 1.2 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Arugam Bay in October?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Arugam Bay in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Arugam Bay in October?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Goa – Ashwem (1 m waves), Thulusdhoo (1.2 m waves) & Weligama (1.7 m waves).