How to Read the Surf Forecast in Sri Lanka: A Beginner’s Guide

Briefly about why the forecast is important (safety, spot selection, best time).

Example: “The wrong day can turn your surf trip into a battle with the current or flat waves.”

3. Basic forecast parameters

“Swell”

How it is measured (feet/meters), what is suitable for beginners (1-3 feet) and pros.

Features of Sri Lanka: for example, “Hikkaduwa often has soft waves, while Arugam Bay has powerful ones.”

“Wave interval”

Why it is important: for example, *"8-10 sec period is ideal for longboarding”*.

“Wind”

Offshore (ideal), onshore (bad), side.

“In the morning in Sri Lanka there is often calm — the best time for surfing.”

“Tides”

How they affect specific spots (for example, “In Mirissa, rocks are exposed at low tide”).

4. Where to look for the forecast
Links to trusted resources:

Windy, SurfForecast, Magicseaweed.

5. Tips from the school
“How we choose the time for lessons” — expert opinion.

“Sign up for a surf course, and we will teach you to “read” the ocean!” (booking button).