Pottuvil Point
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 9.3s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
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Low5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Colombo local
Wednesday
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Days 6–10 for Pottuvil Point, scored for your board.
About Pottuvil Point
Pottuvil Point is a point break over mixed in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. It's at its best on swells from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
Pottuvil Point surf FAQ
Is Pottuvil Point good for beginners?+
Pottuvil Point is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Pottuvil Point?+
Different days call for different boards. Pottuvil Point handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Pottuvil Point?+
Pottuvil Point tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Pottuvil Point?+
Look for from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.