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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yala this week:
The surf forecast for Yala over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yala in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 21st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yala over the next 12 days.
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 187 | 181 | 181 | 171 | 130 | 513 | 517 | 692 | 510 | 411 | 411 | 315 | 225 | 249 | 320 | 339 | 242 | 229 | 141 | 124 | 229 | 192 | 188 | 171 | 279 | 627 | 522 | 751 | 562 | 516 | 509 | 365 | 276 | 261 | 184 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:59PM 0.29 | 1:59AM 0.23 | 2:10PM 0.30 | 2:21AM 0.24 | 2:23PM 0.31 | 2:44AM 0.25 | 2:38PM 0.32 | 3:07AM 0.26 | 2:54PM 0.32 | 3:31AM 0.25 | 3:11PM 0.32 | 3:54AM 0.24 | 3:30PM 0.31 | 4:19AM 0.23 | 3:49PM 0.30 | 4:46AM 0.21 | 4:08PM 0.28 | 5:20AM 0.18 | 4:21PM 0.26 | 6:14AM 0.16 | 4:13PM 0.23 | 2:17PM 0.21 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 0.07 | 7:48AM 0.05 | 8:31PM 0.04 | 8:06AM 0.05 | 8:47PM 0.02 | 8:25AM 0.05 | 9:05PM 0.01 | 8:44AM 0.06 | 9:25PM 0.00 | 9:03AM 0.07 | 9:47PM 0.00 | 9:22AM 0.08 | 10:11PM 0.01 | 9:38AM 0.09 | 10:37PM 0.03 | 9:52AM 0.11 | 11:07PM 0.05 | 9:57AM 0.13 | 11:43PM 0.08 | 9:22AM 0.15 | 12:46AM 0.11 | 5:01AM 0.11 | ||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Yala Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Yala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Yala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yala surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Yala) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Yala may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Yala is 44 km (27 miles) from Hambantota. If you plan a holiday in East Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hambantota. Hambantota has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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