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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cave this week:
The surf forecast for The Cave over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cave in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cave over the next 12 days.
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 10 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 72 | 80 | 149 | 419 | 281 | 127 | 220 | 392 | 1291 | 523 | 400 | 538 | 615 | 527 | 628 | 926 | 981 | 644 | 441 | 362 | 194 | 264 | 249 | 191 | 217 | 205 | 249 | 304 | 359 | 385 | 485 | 1059 | 734 | 644 | 503 | 350 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM 0.20 | 2:12AM 0.13 | 1:28PM 0.21 | 2:39AM 0.15 | 1:39PM 0.21 | 3:07AM 0.16 | 1:53PM 0.21 | 3:35AM 0.16 | 2:10PM 0.21 | 4:05AM 0.17 | 2:29PM 0.21 | 4:37AM 0.16 | 2:47PM 0.21 | 5:15AM 0.16 | 3:04PM 0.20 | 6:10AM 0.15 | 3:15PM 0.19 | 7:44AM 0.15 | 3:08PM 0.18 | 1:49PM 0.17 | 12:00PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.05 | 6:56AM 0.09 | 8:30PM 0.04 | 7:25AM 0.09 | 8:42PM 0.02 | 7:52AM 0.10 | 8:59PM 0.01 | 8:18AM 0.11 | 9:19PM 0.00 | 8:43AM 0.11 | 9:43PM -0.00 | 9:04AM 0.12 | 10:10PM 0.00 | 9:24AM 0.13 | 10:39PM 0.01 | 9:41AM 0.14 | 11:11PM 0.02 | 9:26AM 0.15 | 11:44PM 0.03 | 12:20AM 0.05 | 12:46AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Cave Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Cave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cave 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 (The Cave) 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 The Cave 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.
The Cave is 78 km (48 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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