Surfing at the south coast
Weligama
Midigama
Lazy Left as its name suggests is a mellow left-hand wave on a deep reef that holds to 2 metres on a good day. You can get some really long rides up to 500 metres on this one and it’s mostly a deep reef.
Midigama is great for intermediate surfers and advanced with a big swell. The perfect first reef break if you are a beginner as it is generally a very predictable wave. Lazy’s works best at low tide so in reverse to most of the other breaks in the region. There is also a Lazy Right, a short paddle from the left.
Ahangama
Madiha
Mirissa
Hikkaduwa
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, is famous for its beautiful beaches, the coral reefs, and the beautiful ocean views. Like many of the beaches around this paradise island, the Hikkaduwa beach is an excellent spot to relax and lounge. But besides that, surfing in Hikkaduwa is a great experience.
The waves you will find here are not giant in any way, but challenging nevertheless, giving you long minutes of surfing. Hikkaduwa is Sri Lanka’s most popular surfing and tourist region, with a rich variety of reef breaks.
There is constant swell, so you’ll rarely have a flat day, although the onshore wind sometimes makes an appearance during the off seasons.
Unawatuna
Unawatuna is a fantastic place to visit because of the beauty of its beach in the South of Sri Lanka. The best thing you can do at Unawatuna beach is to relax under the warm sun or go surfing! Also, scuba diving, snorkelling, stand-up paddling, sea fishing and watching the underwater life from a glass bottom boat are other popular activities that many visitors love doing.
Unawatuna in Sri Lanka is an exposed point break that has consistent surf. November to April is the best time of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the northwest.
Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya is known as a bit of a surfer’s paradise. Hiriketiya Sri Lanka is an exquisite bay neighbouring Dikwella, another town in southern Sri Lanka. The atmosphere is slightly different from the other coastal towns as it remains one of the unspoiled beaches. Surfing in the Hiriketiya area is one of the best things to do. It is one of the best spots for beginners and the most experienced surfers as you get all types of waves on Hiriketiya beach.
The best time to surf in Hiriketiya is from November to May, as you get plenty of waves in the sea. February is best for beginners, and the waves are their best from December to May. Hiriketiya is one of the major bay surf points in Sri Lanka. If you want to explore the area while surfing and enjoying your holiday under the sun, at least spend a few days at Hiriketiya.
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