Is July a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
July is a good month for surfing at Mirissa (best: November–April). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 2.3 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 30°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: 2.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 24; 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 July
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Sri Lanka in July →Where to go surfing in July →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 July a good time for surfing at Mirissa?
July is a good month for surfing at Mirissa (best: November–April). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 2.3 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Mirissa in July?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mirissa in July?
About 2.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mirissa in July?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 24; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Goa – Ashwem (2.9 m waves), Hikkaduwa (2.2 m waves), Midigama (2.2 m waves), Weligama (2.2 m waves), Arugam Bay (1.6 m waves) & Thulusdhoo (1.3 m waves).
