Surfing in Sri Lanka in September
In September the best surfing in Sri Lanka is at Arugam Bay.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 34°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Arugam Bay.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 1 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Sri Lanka in September?
Arugam Bay: 1.6 m waves.
How warm is the water in Sri Lanka in September?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
Which airport is closest?
Batticaloa International Airport (BTC), 98 km from Arugam Bay.
