Batticaloa today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day 7:00–10:00 am Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.5 ft · 86 °F slight · 9.8 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 84 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Surf today 2.1–3.2 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 5:51 am–5:43 pm 11 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 87% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Best time to dive 2:30–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Batticaloa the sun rises at 5:51 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 11 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 87% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:14 am to 3:14 am and from 1:46 pm to 3:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 10 to 12. The sea is slight, with 3.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 84 °F.
Fishing in Batticaloa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:46–3:46 pm
- Steady pressure (29.83 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (3.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:10 am to 3:10 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:30 am to 6:20 am, with sunrise and some swell.
We don't show the tide for Batticaloa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days
Beach day in Batticaloa
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Feels like 96 °F: hot
- Almost no wind
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- Calm for swimming: 3.5 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–12:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Batticaloa, so it doesn't count in the rating.
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 86 °F, though with clouds.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Batticaloa
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- Kattankudy Beach 3.4 mi · SE
- Arayampathy Beach 5.0 mi · SE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Batticaloa
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Tides in Batticaloa
Tides in Batticaloa: not available yet
There is no tide station near Batticaloa, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Kallady · 1.6 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Batticaloa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.9 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:10 am (local time).
Surf in Batticaloa today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast, a bit short
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Light: First light 5:30 am · sunrise 5:51 am · sunset 5:43 pm · last light 6:04 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 85.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 149 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Batticaloa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.3 ft swell at 9 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.2 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.33 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 85.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (87%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 5:50 am to 8:30 am, with light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Batticaloa, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Batticaloa
Now in Batticaloa
- Low / high
- 76 / 89 °F
- Rain
- 0.58 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 73%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Showers | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 86° | 87° | 80° | 79° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 S | 6 SSW | 4 SSW | 1 SSE | 2 SE | 6 SSW | 0 WSW | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.9 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.08 in | 0.11 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 am 86° 1 SSE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 87° 2 SE 3.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 6 SSW 3.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 0 WSW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 2 SSW 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 78° 2 S 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 4 SSW 3.3 ft
- 6:00 am 78° 1 SSW 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 76 / 89 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 88 °F | 7 mph N | 3.4 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 87 °F | 9 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 89 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 87 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 88 °F | 6 mph S | 2.4 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 87 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 87 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.9 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 82 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 86 °F | 5 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 86 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 73 / 86 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph W | 1.8 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 76° / 88° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 73° / 89° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 75° / 87° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 75° / 88° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 87° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 76° / 87° 1.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:10 am (local time).
The sun in Batticaloa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:05 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 5:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 11:47 am (69° high)
- Daylight 11 h 52 min (−0 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:14 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,341,041 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Batticaloa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,531 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:14–3:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:46–3:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:16–9:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Mon, Nov 2 · 1:59 amNov 2 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pmNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:18 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:24 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 26, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Batticaloa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- fisheriers Building Muthalaikkudah West 5.3 mi
- Fisheriers Building 5.4 mi
- Fisheries Rest Room 5.9 mi
- Fisheries socity bulding 7.2 mi
- Fishing Small Prodaction Farm 8.9 mi
- Fisheries socity bulding, Kadukkamunai 9.0 mi
- Navatkudah Fish Market 2.0 mi
- Fish Market 8.6 mi
- eravur co-op fuel station 7.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (1.9 mi from Batticaloa) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep1.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 7.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Batticaloa Lighthouse 3.1 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 92 ft
- Built
- 1913
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BatticaloaTides nearby
- Kallady1.6 mi
- Valaiyiravu1.9 mi
- Sathurukondan2.7 mi
- Thannamunai4.5 mi
- Sorumunai4.9 mi
- Sorumunai Number Two4.9 mi
- Vedakudiyiruppu5.7 mi
- Eravur Town7.7 mi
- Kalmunai23 mi
- Vakarai34 mi
Batticaloa at a glance
- Town or city of about 86,742 people. Coordinates: 7.710° N, 81.692° E.
- It is 68 mi southeast of Trincomalee, the main place in Eastern Province. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Trincomalee.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about BatticaloaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Batticaloa?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Batticaloa?
At 5:51 am. First light comes at 5:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 87% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 12:33 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 10 to 12.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:14–3:14 am, Minor 8:16–9:16 am, Major 1:46–3:46 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Batticaloa?
Showers, from 76 °F to 89 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Batticaloa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.5 ft waves with a period of 9.8 s from the east-southeast. The water is 85.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Batticaloa?
The best time to visit Batticaloa is from February to March: highs of 85 °F to 89 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).