Weligama in October
October is a fair month for surfing at Weligama; the best time is January–April, November–December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves.
Plan your trip to WeligamaEvery 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 27 rainy days
WeligamaSouthern Province, Sri LankaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ KCT 12 kmWave 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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Arugam BaySri Lanka · 183 km away · water 30°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in October →Schools and camps near Weligama
- Soul Defender Surf Camp 0.3 km
- Kuma Surf Camp 1 km
- Ama Surf School 1.1 km
- Mariott Weligama Surf Spot 1.2 km
- Samaru Surf Lesson 1.3 km
- Fishermen Bay Surf Spot 1.5 km
- and 3 more on the spot page
- Beach Break Surf Hostel 0.9 km
- Surf’s Up 0.9 km
- Surf & Retreat Hostel 1.2 km
- Sundance Surf Camp 2.9 km
- Surf Orchid Villa 2.9 km
- Lotus Surf House 3.8 km
- and 8 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 Weligama?
October is a fair month for surfing at Weligama; the best time is January–April, November–December. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.7 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Weligama in October?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Weligama in October?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Weligama in October?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 27 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Arugam Bay (1.2 m waves).