Hikkaduwa is a main surf destination and annually attracts surfers from Australia, UK, Japan, US and many more and is located 100km away from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
There are 3 to 4 surf points with clear warm water in Hikkaduwa area. Although most of them are reef breaks, none of them are risky. All spots have a deep bottom & flat reef.
The wave size ranges from 2~7 feet during the season. The main point called "main reef" has "A" frame shape waves, which you can ride in both directions. Hikkaduwa is famous as a surfing area due to its laidback vibe and it offers both economy and luxury accommodation in close proximity to the surfing breaks.
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Wave quality Standard wave
Experience All surfers Frequency Don't know
Wave
Type reef coral
Direction Right & left
Power Fun
Normal length Short (<50m)
Good day Normal (50 to 150m)
Bottom Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc...) with sand
Tide position All tides
Swell size Starts working at less than 1m - 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Swell direction West, South West
Wind North East, East |