Is January a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Mirissa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to MirissaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 22; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Sri Lanka in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Mirissa
- Almou surf house 1 km
- drivethru Surfcamps Madiha 5.1 km
- drivethru Surfcamps Polhena 7 km
- Surfing elephant 7.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Mirissa. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.5 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Mirissa in January?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mirissa in January?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mirissa in January?
Around 29°C by day and 22°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 22; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Malé – Raalhugandu (1.4 m waves), Arugam Bay (1.3 m waves), Weligama (1.1 m waves), Midigama (1.1 m waves), Hikkaduwa (1.1 m waves) & Thulusdhoo (1.1 m waves).
